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The Cost of Self-Defense: The John McNeil Story

For the past five years, a Georgia business owner has sat in jail for doing what many of us would - defending himself and his family against a trespasser on his property.

2011 NAACP Scholarship Recipients

The NAACP Education Department recently announced this year's scholarship recipients.

NAACP Outraged by Racially Motivated Murder of African American Man by Mississippi Teens

The NAACP released the following statement regarding the violent death of James Anderson of Jackson, Mississippi

Video: “Is There a Gideon Among Us?”

President & CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous' plenary address from the 102nd NAACP Annual Convention. Video and full transcript.

Video: “Courage Will Not Skip this Generation”

Video and full transcript of Chairman Roslyn M. Brock's address to the opening plenary of the 102nd NAACP Annual Convention

Bank of America Endorses NAACP Responsible Mortgage Lending Principles

(Washington, DC) - The NAACP and Bank of America have announced that they will enhance their partnership through the promotion of greater economic opportunity and advancement of community economic development throughout the nation. Bank of America has committed significant resources to support the work of the NAACP, providing financial education to disenfranchised communities that were ravaged by the economic crisis as well as identifying economic opportunities for the future.

U.S. Sentencing Commission Votes to Apply New Crack Cocaine Sentencing Guidelines Retroactively

On June 30, 2011, the U.S. Sentencing Commission voted unanimously to apply the new guidelines for a federal conviction of crack cocaine possession as established by the Fair Sentencing Act retroactively to those men and women currently incarcerated.

TAKE ACTION: Help Fight Stark Inequity in NYC Schools

In some NYC schools, classrooms with peeling paint and insufficient resources sit on one side, while new computers, smartboards and up-to-date textbooks live on the other.

Op-Ed: Why the NAACP is Suing the NYC Department of Education

If we make all our schools great places to learn, we will have more than better institutions and better-prepared students — we will have a better country.

Operation Bike Week Justice

For the seventh consecutive year, the NAACP will monitor motorcyle events in Myrtle Beach, SC to ensure all tourists are treated fairly and equally regardless of race.

Y75: the NAACP Membership Challenge

In celebration of the 75^th Anniversary of the Youth & College Division, the NAACP has launched the first National Membership Campaign of the year.

Watch: Benjamin Todd Jealous and the Scott Sisters on the Mo’Nique Show

NAACP President & CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous made an appearance on BET’s Mo’Nique Show, along with Jamie and Gladys Scott—two sisters recently released from a Mississippi prison after a nationwide campaign for their freedom.

Photos: NAACP Relief Efforts in Alabama

Since tornadoes ravaged the state, the Alabama NAACP State Conference has joined other volunteers in aiding the Red Cross, treating injured survivors and assisting families with basic needs as they begin to rebuild their lives.

Yale, Howard University Debate Teams Square off in DC

On April 30, 2011, the Yale University Debate team made the 6-hour trek to Washington DC to take on the Howard University Debate Team in the 3rd Annual "Great Debate".

VIDEO: Pennsylvania NAACP, Students Stand in Support of Education

On April 26, thousands of students, administrators and public officials from across Pennsylvania gathered on the steps of the state Capitol in response to proposed statewide education budgets cuts that will exceed $1.2 billion.

‘Ban the Box’ bill signed into law in Philadelphia

NAACP leaders join Mayor Nutter’s signing ceremony to promote employment among formerly incarcerated populations.

Listen: NPR, NAACP Mark 150th Anniversary of Ft. Sumter Attacks

The NAACP is determined to ensure that the true history of the Civil War continues to be told. Listen to the NPR Story.

Watch: Benjamin Jealous & Grover Norquist talk ‘Misplaced Priorities’ report on Newshour

NAACP president and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous and conservative leader Grover Norquist discuss the new NAACP report with PBS's Judy Woodroff on Newshour. Watch the video.

Slideshow: We Are One Events Across the Country

On April 4th, NAACP units across the country rallied to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Watch a slideshow of some of the inspiring moments.

NAACP Launches Financial Freedom Center in Washington DC

New initiative to influence change in the banking industry, prevent unfair mortgage lending practices, and promote sustainable homeownership in historically disadvantaged communities