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A man with an eclectic career — youngest president of the NAACP, Silicon Valley tech investor — wants to be the governor of Maryland. NPR spent two days with him on the campaign trail.
NAACP Issues Warning For Black Passengers Flying On American Airlines
The NAACP is warning black passengers they may be treated unfairly when flying on American Airlines. One recent incident involved the former head of the organization's North Carolina chapter.
NAACP Issues Travel Advisory For American Airlines; Company Agrees To Meeting
The NAACP, citing "a pattern of disturbing incidents reported by African-American passengers," urged black travelers to avoid booking flights on the carrier.
NAACP Elects New President, Will Assume More Political Non-Profit Tax Status
The 108-year-old organization chose Derrick Johnson, who had served as interim president since July.
NAACP Snubs NC Governor, Adding Pressure To Pardon Convict
North Carolina's NAACP chapter, which usually supports Democrats, is withholding an annual honor from Democratic Gov.
NAACP Warns Black Travelers To Use 'Extreme Caution' When Visiting Missouri
For the first time, the national civil rights organization has issued a travel warning for a state. The NAACP cites "racist incidents" and legislation it says "legalizes individual discrimination."
NAACP Holds First Trump-Era Convention With New Interim Leader
The nation's oldest civil rights group is facing questions about its leadership and next steps under Trump as it opens its annual meeting in Baltimore. The group's president recently stepped down.
NAACP Is Looking For New President, 'Retooling' Entire Organization
Cornell William Brooks has led the civil rights group since 2014. The NAACP says it won't be renewing his contract, as part of a "transformational retooling" of the entire organization.
Statehouse Bill Proposes New Penalties For 'Economic Terrorism'
A bill filed Thursday in the North Carolina General Assembly aims to curb what it calls “economic terrorism.” House Bill 249 would place new penalties on protesters who cause damage or disrupt busi
North Carolina School Board Rejects Ban On Confederate Flag
A North Carolina school board has voted against banning the Confederate flag from school grounds. The board has rejected two pleas from a local chapter of the NAACP to prohibit the flag.