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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

Video: NAACP Addresses Police Accountability in Houston

Benjamin Todd Jealous joined Texas State Conference President Gary Bledsoe in Houston on March 31st at a hearing to bring attention to police accountability. Watch the KTRK TV news clip.

Supreme Court Denies Troy Davis Appeal

Sister of Georgia death row prisoner describes her family's ordeal and vows to keep up the fight

ACTION: House of Representatives to Vote on School Voucher Program

As early as Tuesday, March 29, 2011, the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on H.R, 471, the mis-named Scholarships for Opportunities and Results Act. The NAACP is vigorously opposed to this legislation which extends and expands a pilot program of school vouchers in the District of Columbia which began in 2003 and was set to expire in 2008.