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Tennessee Comptroller To Take Over Majority Black Town's Finances

The state NAACP president said the civil rights group was “deeply concerned” and called the financial takeover “right-wing bullying.”
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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Call NAACP Award An 'Incredible Honor'

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received the distinguished President’s Award at the ceremony.
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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry To Receive Honor At NAACP Image Awards

"It's a true honor," the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement on Thursday.
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12-Year-Old Swimmer Temporarily Barred From Swim Meet For BLM Swimsuit

The 12-year-old in Minnesota has received support from people on social media, including NBA star LeBron James.
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NAACP Calls On Senate To Push Voting Rights Bills: 'This Is About The Future of America'

The letter from the NAACP comes as President Joe Biden backs both the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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‘Harder They Fall,’ ‘Insecure,’ H.E.R. Nab NAACP Awards Noms

Netflix could be a dominant force at next month’s 53rd NAACP Image Awards.
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., AP

Pioneering Civil Rights Lawyer, Harvard Law Professor Lani Guinier Dies

Guinier was nominated by former President Bill Clinton to head the Justice Department’s civil rights division in 1993. He withdrew the nomination following conservative criticism.
By Jessica Gresko and Gary Fields, AP

NAACP: Pro Athletes Shouldn't Join Texas Teams Amid GOP 'Assault' On Human Rights

"Texas is not safe for you," the NAACP told pro athletes about new laws targeting abortion and voting rights. "Look elsewhere."
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NAACP Offers To Pay Bail For Texas Democrats Who May Face Arrest Over Voting Protest

"We are fully invested in good trouble," President Derrick Johnson said after over 50 Texas lawmakers were threatened with arrest for leaving the state.
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7 Nooses Halt Construction At Connecticut Amazon Warehouse

There is a $100,000 award for information leading to the identification of the culprits.
By AP