Senator Edward M. Kennedy:
Friend, Ally and Civil Rights Champion
The NAACP family is saddened by the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
"Senator Kennedy was a courageous leader for civil and human rights. He championed more civil rights initiatives than any other Senator in U.S. history," said NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. "Even as he took his last breath, he was passionately fighting for the health care reform our nation critically needs. His dedication and vision will be profoundly missed. The thoughts and prayers of the entire NAACP family go out to the Kennedys at this time of sorrow and mourning."
A Victory in Troy Davis Case
Thanks to you and tens of thousands of other NAACP members and supporters, the U.S. Supreme Court Monday announced that Troy Davis will finally get his day in court and a chance to prove his innocence. The court ordered a federal judge in Georgia to review, what we and many others believe is, the overwhelming evidence of Troy's innocence. Troy was sentenced to death for the 1991 killing of a police officer in Savannah, Georgia. As you know, the NAACP and other organizations have been fighting to save the life of Troy Davis. There was no physical evidence tying him to the crime and seven out of nine witnesses have recanted or contradicted their testimony. And finally, the Supreme Court gave Troy a chance to present this evidence and prove his innocence! That's a victory for Troy and his family - and for all of us.
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NAACP Urges Congress for Comprehensive Health Care Reform after Labor Day
Too many Americans today are straining under the burden of two related trends: shrinking health care coverage and rising health care costs. Over the last decade, millions of Americans have found themselves uninsured, and millions more have become underinsured as the value of their coverage has declined.
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NAACP-Supported Nominee Sonia Sotomayor Confimed to United States Supreme Court
By a vote of 68 yeas to 31 nays, the United States Senate voted to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to be the next Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. Judge Sotomayor will take a seat on the highest court of the land when it begins its next session in October. Of the 110 Justices who have served on the Supreme Court in its entire history, Judge Sotomayor will be only the third woman and the first Hispanic Justice.
NAACP Heroes Honored with 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON DC—The NAACP applauded the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients today. President Barack Obama will honor 16 individuals with the nation’s highest civilian honor on August 12.
Among the recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Honor are NAACP heroes Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Former Congressman Jack Kemp, Reverend Joseph Lowery, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and legendary actor Sidney Poitier.
NAACP Deplores Glenn Beck's Comments Calling President Obama Racist
Mr. Beck’s statement was irresponsible and inflammatory at a time when as a nation we are attempting to engage in a constructive dialogue on race. Beck’s statements are an attempt to divide when we need to be united, an attempt to inflame with rhetoric when we need to discuss with thoughtfulness the serious question of race. It is a futile effort to distract from the serious issues of health care, the economy and the environment – issues that President Obama is tackling with foresight and fortitude.
Commemorative Artwork & Centennial Book
Three world renowned artists created commemorative artwork for our Centennial
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NAACP: Celebrating a Century, 100 Years in Pictures
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