The NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks writes the following about the recent election: This beautiful fall morning represents the end of a long night filled with many midnight moments of uncertainty, voter intimidation and suppression, campaigns founded on bigotry and divisiveness as an electoral strategy. And yet, despite the moments of ugliness, this … [Read more...]
[VIDEO] 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards…Best Awards Show of the Season!
The 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards aired on Friday February 6th on TV One. If I had to describe this awards show is one phrase, I’d have to say “it was one of the best award shows I’ve ever seen!” All of the important award show elements were represented and represented flawlessly. The underlying theme of this year’s award show season is the lack of diversity in the … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek: Nominees Announced for 45th NAACP Image Awards
Last week the nominees for the 45th NAACP Image Awards were announced. Created to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in areas of film, television, literature, music and social justice, the NAACP Image Awards is highly anticipated by people everywhere. Some of the many nominees for this year’s awards include actors like Nia Long, Columbus Short … [Read more...]
Despite the Obesity Epidemic Among Black Children NAACP Is Against the NYC Ban on Sugary Drinks
If you are drinking a soda at the moment you may want to put it down and read this carefully. Data supports the fact that our children are obese at a higher rate than their peers. They are consuming sugary drinks at alarming rates placing them at risk not just for obesity but for diabetes as well. Despite knowing this information both the NAACP and the Hispanic Federation are … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Yolanda Adams Amazing Tribute To Whitney Houston at the NAACP Image Awards
Below is the video of Yolanda Adams' soul stirring tribute to Whitney Houston at the 2012 NAACP Image Awards. The gospel super star sung "I Love The Lord" and all we can say is WOW! She took it to church! Check out the video below and let us know what you think. … [Read more...]