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North Carolina Republican Lawmaker Likens Civil Rights Protesters to ‘Crazies’

by Brentin Mock on June 4 2013, 11:02AM

Over 300 arrested in five weeks of civil rights protests in North Carolina.

NAACP Checks Iowa on Felony Disenfranchisement Credit Check Rule

by Brentin Mock on January 3 2013, 2:15PM

NAACP scores voting rights victory, but Iowa stands its ground on refusing automatic voting rights restoration for ex-felons.

Topics: Voting Rights 2012, /NOW, Politics

Ben Jealous to Donate Part of $100,000 Puffin/Nation Prize to Troy Davis’ Nephew

by Jorge Rivas on December 4 2012, 5:12PM

The Puffin/Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship goes to individuals who have “challenged the status quo through distinctive, courageous, imaginative, and socially responsible work of significance.”

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW

Black People Voted on Election Day, Too, By the Way

by Dom Apollon on November 20 2012, 10:44AM

An NAACP poll points to interesting trends: widespread support for marriage equality and the DREAM Act; shaky support for Democrats beyond Barack Obama.

Topics: Election Returns, /NOW, Politics

Colorlines.com Readers Caption Pictures of Romney Getting Shade at NAACP Meeting

by Jorge Rivas on July 13 2012, 3:59PM

Winning comments from you.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW, Politics

Mitt Romney On NAACP Booing: If They Want ‘More Free Stuff’ They Should Vote For Obama

by Jorge Rivas on July 12 2012, 10:58AM

On Wednesday night, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow reported that Mitt Romney responded to being booed at the NAACP by taking a punch at the mostly black audience and saying if they want more free stuff from the government to vote for President Obama.

Topics: /NOW, Politics

Romney Allegedly Bussed in 200 Supporters to NAACP to Cheer for Him

by Jorge Rivas on July 11 2012, 4:23PM

The people you heard cheering for Mitt Romney at the NAACP meeting Wednesday were not all NAACP members.

Topics: /NOW, Politics

The Faces (and Reactions) in the Audience as Mitt Romney Delivered NAACP Speech

by Jorge Rivas on July 11 2012, 2:31PM

The face reactions of the audience at the NAACP meeting as Mitt Romney delivered his speech.

Topics: /NOW, Politics

Watch Mitt Romney Get Booed at NAACP Over Obamacare Comments

by Jorge Rivas on July 11 2012, 11:29AM

Watch Mitt Romney Get Booed at NAACP Over Obamacare Comments.

Topics: /NOW, Politics

Romney’s Campaign Acknowledges Attracting Black Voters is a Long Shot

by Jorge Rivas on July 11 2012, 11:23AM

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will tell black voters Wednesday that backing him over the Democratic incumbent, who won their overwhelming support in 2008, is in the best interest of their families.

Topics: /NOW, Politics

National Council of La Raza Board Approves Marriage Equality Resolution

by Jorge Rivas on June 27 2012, 10:41AM

Earlier this month the board of the National Council of La Raza unanimously approved a resolution supporting the freedom to marry for same-sex couples.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality, /NOW