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Medgar Evers Honored at Arlington Cemetery

The NAACP hosted a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Medgar Evers.

Virginia Restores Voting Rights for Returning Citizens

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced he will restore the right to vote to formerly incarcerated Virginians who have completed their sentence and paid all costs.

NAACP Leaders Meet in Jackson to Pay Tribute to Medgar Evers

The NAACP held a wreath-laying ceremony at the Medgar Evers Home Museum in remembrance of the 50th anniversary of Evers’ assassination.

NAACP Celebrates Passage of “Ban the Box” in Minnesota

Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill to prohibit employers from asking about criminal history on initial employment applications.

NAACP Applauds the Signing of Voting Rights Bill in Colorado

May 10th, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed HB 1303 into law which will expand voting opportunities to Colorado residents.

Maryland abolishes the death penalty

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signs a bill to repeal the death penalty.

NAACP mourns the loss of Dr. Maxine Smith

Tennessee civil rights leader and former NAACP Memphis Branch Executive Secretary dies at 84.

Common Cause President, Bob Edgar, dies at 69

On April 23, Common Cause President and CEO Robert Edgar died in his home at the age of 69.

Restoration of Rights Bill Passes in Delaware

The Delaware Senate passed the Hazel D. Plant Voter Restoration Act to automatically restore the votes of non-violent offenders who have completed their sentences.

NAACP hosts 9th annual Leadership 500 Summit in Naples, FL

Registration for the Leadership 500 Summit closes Friday, April 19th!

Time is Now: NAACP Supports National Rally for Citizenship

The NAACP joined with allies at the U.S. Capitol to rally for a fair and common sense path to citizenship.

Coalition Leads Charge to End War on Drugs

A coalition of advocates presented an open letter to President Obama, urging him to double down on his efforts to change the U.S. criminal justice policy.

NAACP Speaks Out for Marriage Equality

The NAACP's Sr. Vice President for Campaigns, Marvin Randolph, commented on the hearings at the Supreme Court regarding marriage equality.

NAACP Influential in MD Death Penalty Repeal

March 15th, the NAACP celebrated as the Maryland House of Delegates decided to repeal the Death Penalty. The repeal bill passed with a vote of 82 to 56.

NAACP delegation meets with Haitian government and civil society leaders

NAACP examines key civil rights issues including education, health care, and economic sustainability in Haiti.

NAACP rallies to protect the Voting Rights Act

The NAACP, with national partners led a rally to protect Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act in front of the Supreme Court.

John McNeil Released from Prison

John McNeil agreed to a plea bargain and a charge of voluntary manslaughter, and was released from prison today.

Kerry Washington, Jaime Foxx take top honors at 44th NAACP Image Awards

Read the full list of winners from this year's ceremony

NAACP Chairman’s Award Goes to a Military Pioneer

NAACP Image Award prestigious Chairman's Award will be presented to Vice Adm. Michelle Howard--a modern day pioneer.

We Must Act Now

The NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice department attended a "pray-in" for climate with several organizations, including Interfaith Moral Action on Climate.