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July 11-16, 2009: NAACP Centennial Conventon - New York, NY

New Data Exposes Dramatic Racial Discrimination in U.S. Advertising Industry

NAACP, MEHRI & SKALET ANNOUNCE MADISON AVENUE PROJECT

NEW YORK, NEW YORK  ---  An exhaustive new study of America’s advertising industry released today has found dramatic levels of racial discrimination throughout the industry.  Bias against African-American professionals was found in pay, hiring, promotions, assignments, and other areas.

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NAACP Issues Report on Discriminatory Lending Practices

This report, "Discrimination and Mortgage Lending in America: A Summary of the Disparate Impact of Subprime Mortgage Lending on African Americans," provides an overview of the NAACP's groundbreaking lawsuit against 13 of the nation's largest mortgage lenders and the impact of predatory lending on African Americans throughout the nation."

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Press Releases

May 19, 2009: NAACP Selects Six Students To Participate In 2009 Law Fellow Program

January 8, 2009: New Data Exposes Dramatic Racial Discrimination in U.S. Advertising Industry

July 2, 2008: NAACP Calls National 'Day of Action' Against Mortgage Discrimination

February 6, 2008: NAACP, Home Buiders' Lawsuit Against City of Kyle Heads to Trial

February 1, 2008: Ruling in Simmons Death Points out need for Legislative Reform

December 20, 2007: NAACP Victory--Murder charges dropped in James Johnson case

December 13, 2007: NAACP State Conference President Calls for Thorough Investigation of Florida's Juvenile Justice System In Wake of 'Boot Camp' Abuse

December 10, 2007: Civil Rights & Advocacy Groups Call for Mortgage Industry Reform, Foreclosure Relief for Millions

November 28, 2007: Upcoming Rally Focuses Attention on Prosecutorial Misconduct in North Carolina

November 1, 2007: NAACP heightens focus on Eli Lilly discrimination suit affecting African American employees around the country

October 30, 2007: NAACP Files Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Friendly's Restaurant

October 12, 2007: As NAACP Responds, Federal Government Says it Will Review Verdict in Martin Lee Anderson Case

September 17, 2007: NAACP officials present petitions to Louisiana Governor

September 14, 2007: As Bell Conviction is Lifted, NAACP Remains Committed to Justice in Jena

September 10, 2007: NAACP LEADS MARCH ON JENA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2007

July 20, 2007: NAACP Lends Its Support To Jena 6

June 28, 2007: NAACP Organizes in Response to Supreme Court Decisions

June 28, 2007: NAACP Remains Steadfast in Ending Death Penalty & Fighting Injustice in America's Justice System

 

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