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Diversity in Prime Time Cable News
Media Matters released a study on diversity on primetime cable news programming. It comes as no surprise, that none of the “Big 3” cable networks (CNN, Fox News, MSNBC) are meeting the mark in regards to diversity representation in their programming
Digital Evangelist: Email for Organizing
In this week's webinar, Lauren Wilson will cover the best practices and uses for activists' email.s I will also discuss what makes an effecting mobilizing email--using email to build upon an existing campaign.
The Trouble with A la carte
A la carte was the really bad idea from several years ago which would have required cable and satellite companies to provide customers access to channels on a “price-per-channel” or a la carte basis.
The NAACP Supports the Clean Vehicle Emission Standards
Millions of people are suffering across the country from the exposure to near roadway air pollutions and low income African Americans are suffering even more because we are the main population who live by these roadways.
A Family Tradition
We're celebrating membership week for the NAACP by sharing stories of what membership means from our members.
National Foster Care Month: Starting Out From Behind
The magnitude of foster care in America is startling. More than 700,000 youth of every race, ethnicity, culture, and age group are impacted by foster care each year. For kids in foster care, turning 18 isn't a source for celebration. It's a reason to panic.
Digital Evangelist: Facebook 101
This week's digital media webinar will discuss how to create a Facebook Fan Page for your branch. Lauren Wilson will review the basics of Facebook--and explain why a Fan Page is better than a personal page for your unit.
Trouble in North Carolina
Last week, the first of several pieces of legislation to aggressively restrict your right to vote passed the North Carolina House.
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Black Communities to the Green Economy
Bridging the Gap brought together people from universities, labor organizations, environmental organizations and entrepreneurs, as well as grassroots organizers nd policy advocates to develop an action agenda to reframe the green economy in terms of justice and equity.
Voter ID Law Passes in North Carolina
Beginning earlier this year, the North Carolina General Assembly introduced several bills targeting the right to vote.
Digital Evangelist
Digital Media Field Manager Lauren Wilson talks about upcoming webinars and why she loves being a digital evangelist.
A Climate Justice Message on Earth Day
NAACP Director of the Environmental and Climate Justice, Jacqueline Patterson, was the main speaker at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Monday, to kick off their week-long of events to celebrate Earth Day.
Wilcox Seniors Prepare for Integrated Prom
For the first time in history, students at Wilcox County High School are preparing for their first integrated prom. The high school became national news for hosting segregated proms dating back nearly 3 decades. Students’ efforts to repeal this antiquated act were a success. After months of petitioning and fund-raising, Wilcox County High School students will have the option to celebrate high school’s biggest night with friends, irrespective of their skin color, on Saturday, April 27th.
We’re Not Done on Gun Safety
Today NAACP Director of the Washington Bureau and Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Policy, Hilary O. Shelton sent out the following email to over 500 NAACP activists who shared emotionally gripping gun violence stories:
Community Ownership, Leadership, and Inclusion Required in the Green Economy
To combat disparities and expand the possibilities for work, ownership, well-being, and justice, we must advance economic models that value and enhance democratic participation, individual and community assets, and shared wealth creation.
