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Usher, Fantasia Barrino, ‘Color Purple' honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. After Usher accepted his award Saturday night, the superstar singer spoke about being thankful about the journey of his successful career that has lasted three decades. He reeled off several of his recent big moments including his sold-out...
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NAACP accuses South Bay housing agency of racism
Home First is one of the largest agencies in the Bay Area with a mission to help the unsheltered. But on Wednesday, the head of the Silicon Valley NAACP stood with a group of former Home First employees from its Sunnyvale shelter saying they believe racism played a part in losing their jobs.
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NAACP lays out safety plan to fight crime in Oakland
The NAACP laid out a public safety plan to potentially solve the rising crime in Oakland. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to Cynthis Adams, the president of the Oakland NAACP, and Bishop Bob Jackson, from Acts Full Gospel Church, for some of their points.
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Mississippi discriminates against Black residents with appointed judges, Justice Department says
The Justice Department says a new Mississippi law discriminates against residents of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson.
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NAACP Issues Travel Advisory for Florida
People of color are being warned to stay away from Florida. The NAACP, one of the nation’s largest civil rights groups, issued a formal travel advisory Monday accusing Florida, and its governor, of embracing “hate inspired” policies. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to Reverend Jethroe Moore, president of the Silicon Valley chapter of the NAACP, for some...
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NAACP Warns Tourists About Florida in Wake of ‘Hostile' Laws
One of the nation’s largest civil rights groups is now urging people of color to avoid traveling to Florida.
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NAACP Warns Tourists About Florida in Wake of ‘Hostile' Laws
One of the nation’s largest civil rights groups is now urging people of color to avoid traveling to Florida. Robert Handa reports.
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NAACP Issues Travel Advisory for Florida, Claiming ‘All-Out Attack' on Black Americans
A leading civil rights organization has issued a formal travel advisory for the state of Florida after what it called an “all-out attack” on Black Americans and other groups with the passage of recent bills.
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The 2023 NAACP Image Awards: Full List of Nominees
The NAACP Awards will air live on BET in front of an audience for the first time since the pandemic.