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The Congressional Black Caucus, in alignment with the NAACP, is reportedly urging black college athletes to avoid Southeastern Conference schools in Southern states, a move described as a form of economic pressure in a redistricting conflict.
The NAACP has called on Black college athletes to boycott sports in protest of voting rights restrictions and gerrymandering. This initiative has garnered support from figures like Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who likened it to a "Jackie Robinson moment."
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes to take a stand for voting rights by declining recruitment offers from colleges and universities in states with racially gerrymandered districts.
The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Yale University, specifically its medical school, of illegally discriminating against White and Asian American applicants in its admissions process. The DOJ alleged that Yale's policies favored Black and Hispanic students, giving them a significantly higher chance of admission.
Tennessee lawmakers have eliminated the state's only Democratic district through redistricting, prompting a challenge from the NAACP in state court.
The American civil rights organization NAACP has filed a lawsuit against xAI, alleging that the company's data center energy infrastructure operates illegally without required permits, posing environmental risks.
The NAACP has issued a response following an ABC7 I-Team report detailing an incident where a homeless man was allegedly 'dumped' in Oakland by the San Leandro Police Department.
As a comedian, Ali Siddiq is a paradox — someone who is putting up some of the biggest streaming numbers in the business and selling hundreds of thousands of tickets, yet has not been embraced by…
Halle Bailey & Regé-Jean Page caught up with Jerah Milligan on the red carpet of the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha have date night handled. Indeed, the Scandal star and NFL alum enjoyed a rare night out at the 57th NAACP Image Awards Feb. 28. And it was a milestone night...
"Just because you invite someone into a space, but you don't provide the necessary resources to keep them and everyone else in that room safe by them being there, that's not inclusivity," Lawson told THR on the NAACP Image Awards red carpet.
Viola Davis receives prestigious Chairman’s prize at NAACP Image Awards AP News
The event, hosted by Deon Cole, is airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
It didn’t take long for the NAACP Image Awards to show “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo some love following an incident at last weekend’s BAFTA Awards.
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Additional non-televised award recipients were recognized on Thursday night.
The NAACP Image Awards revealed its non-televised winners for music and podcast categories during a virtual ceremony, with artists like Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Cardi B among the honorees.
Books by Michelle Obama and producer Will Packer and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performance a year ago were among the winners on the first night of the 2026 NAACP Image Awards. The winners in the literary, short-form and creator categories were revealed Monday during the first of three streaming presentations this week honoring […]
Emmy, Grammy, and NAACP Image Award-winning comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish, known for her breakout role in 'Girls Trip,' has signed with CAA for representation.
Two-time Oscar nominee Colman Domingo is slated to receive the honorary President’s Award at the upcoming 57th NAACP Image Awards.
NAACP alleges artificial intelligence firm is violating Clean Air Act and polluting Black communities in Mississippi Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is facing a second lawsuit alleging it is illegally emitting toxic pollutants from its enormous datacenters, which house its supercomputers and run the chatbot Grok. The new pending suit alleges xAI is violating the Clean Air Act and was filed Friday by the storied civil rights group the NAACP. The group’s 40-page notice of intent to sue alleges xAI has been polluting Black communities near its facility in Southaven, Mississippi. The pollution comes from more than a dozen portable methane gas generators that xAI set up without permits, the notice alleges. Continue reading...
Thousands of Cubans gathered in front of the US embassy in Havana to protest the US indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. His daughter and other Cuban officials repudiated the accusations, with some expressing readiness to fight against imperialism.
A former SEC and NFL player has voiced opposition to the NAACP's calls for a boycott of Southeastern Conference (SEC) schools.
A North Carolina NAACP official has condemned White politicians seeking to replace Charlotte's resigning Black mayor, calling their candidacies "seriously disturbing." The NAACP defended a local branch president who made the remarks.
The NAACP has accused Tennessee's redistricting efforts of intentionally discriminating against voters on the basis of race.
The ACLU and NAACP are facing accusations of launching a "fearmongering" campaign aimed at discouraging travel to the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup, potentially harming American tourism and small businesses.
The NAACP, America's largest civil rights organization, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI over environmental pollution concerns related to its data center in Memphis.
The Biden administration's top civil rights lawyer has joined the NAACP, a move that comes as former President Trump's attacks on voting rights are reportedly escalating.
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Tyriq Withers caught up with Jerah Milligan on the red carpet of the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
The comedian and actor also addresses Trump, ICE and recent BAFTA controversy in his return as host.
Delroy Lindo is addressing the racial slur that was heard during the BAFTA Film Awards last weekend while he and Michael B. Jordan were presenting onstage. As we reported ... a man identified as Tourette's syndrome advocate John Davidson shouted a…
Michael B. Jordan wins entertainer of the year at NAACP Image Awards Reuters
The EGOT winner was honored with the Chairman’s Award during Saturday night's awards ceremony.
The star-studded ceremony airs on Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. ET.
DeVon Franklin can always count on his special person to support him. Ahead of the NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 28, the film producer—who earned six nominations for his 2025 film Ruth & Boaz—and...
'Gracie's Corner,' 'Ironheart,' 'Celebrity Family Feud' and 'Straw' also scored multiple wins during the Wednesday virtual ceremony on YouTube.
Pioneering female rap group Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella are set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar was a winner on night 1.
The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.
The NAACP and other civil rights groups have asked a federal judge to limit the FBI's use of sensitive voter information seized from an Atlanta election warehouse.
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin has publicly defended the NAACP's initiative urging Black athletes to boycott public universities. This call for a boycott is in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling concerning redistricting.
The NAACP has issued a call for athletes to boycott college sports programs at southern US universities, specifically targeting teams in the SEC and ACC conferences. This action is in protest of what the organization describes as efforts to erode Black political power and voting rights.
An NAACP official has condemned efforts by White politicians to replace a resigning Black mayor. The statement highlights concerns over racial representation in local leadership.
Rachel Dolezal, who gained notoriety for claiming to be Black despite being born white, is reportedly building a career in the sex industry, aiming to help people with sexual discovery.
Elon Musk's staff has reportedly contacted various suppliers, including Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, and Lam Research, to accelerate his new Terafab chipmaking project. Musk is urging suppliers to move at "light speed" to support this ambitious plan.
Amazon has announced its acquisition of satellite communications company Globalstar for over $11 billion, a move aimed at expanding its satellite internet service and intensifying its rivalry with Elon Musk's Starlink. Analysts are debating the deal's impact on Amazon's rocket launch capabilities.
The NAACP has announced the appointment of Kristen Clarke, former head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, as its new top lawyer.
Tyla caught up with Jerah Milligan on the red carpet of the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
Salt-N-Pepa caught up with Jerah Milligan on the red carpet of the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
The ceremony was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 28.
Deon Cole had the crowd cracking up during his opening bit at the NAACP Image Awards over the weekend, where he took aim at Nicki Minaj in a mock prayer that quickly went off the rails.
Taking the stage with writer-director Ryan Coogler to loud applause at the awards ceremony, Lindo offered just one of numerous allusions to the controversy that took place the previous Sunday in London.
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The annual WWE event launches Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. ET.
Deon Cole returns to host NAACP Image Awards and says 'terrible' BAFTA disruption will be addressed AP News
Tyla wins 2026 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding International Song News24
Legendary rap group Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during this year’s Image Awards ceremony.
The NAACP Image Awards are expanding into gaming for the first time, with a new content creator category. Nominee Gerard Williams, known as 'HipHopGamer,' emphasizes the importance of this inclusion.
Emmy winner and Oscar and Tony nominee Colman Domingo will be presented with the President’s Award at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. Domingo — who won the Emmy for his work on HBO’s “Euphoria” and wi
NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton County AP News