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Sounding the alarm: NAACP blasts backsliding as La. moves to scrap orders

American Press 20 Mar 2026
The local NAACP branch begs to differ, arguing that lifting the orders would reverse progress — particularly in Calcasieu Parish, where they claim several districts continue to exhibit racial imbalances.
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NAACP president: 'Do well for yourself, do good for your neighbors' (Grand Valley State University)

Public Technologies 19 Mar 2026
). "This was in the early 1990s," Johnson said. "I was in the room in the center of gravity in all of these conversations. I needed to understand what my role would be, and I'll say the same to you ... Disclaimer.
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Bloomington-Normal NAACP's community expo educates on finances, health, voting rights

The Pantagraph 15 Mar 2026
In the first of three planned events, community groups gathered at Mount Pisgah to educate people of Bloomington-Normal about what resources are available ... .
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Colorado NAACP leaders express progress with Aurora police, but trust and oversight still key under chief

CBS News 14 Mar 2026
Leaders with the NAACP say, while they see some progress under Chamberlain, questions remain around accountability, oversight and the department's use of surveillance technology. Aurora's NAACP chapter is also undergoing leadership changes.
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Here's what NAACP said about disputed Paterson school closure plan

northjersey.com 14 Mar 2026
PATERSON — The controversial plan to close four Paterson elementary schools and reconfigure grade levels for four others is facing a growing community backlash, including criticism and questions from the local NAACP.
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Bloomington-Normal NAACP to host community expo this weekend

The Pantagraph 13 Mar 2026
The Bloomington-Normal branch of the NAACP will host a free civic engagement event this weekend focused on educating, empower and uplifting the Black community ... .
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NAACP to host Rosa Parks Power of One Banquet

The Paducah Sun 12 Mar 2026
The Paducah-McCracken County NAACP, in partnership with Broadway United Methodist Church, will host the 2026 Rosa Parks. Power of One Banquet on Saturday, March 21, according to a news release ... .
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Atlantic City NAACP leader speaks out against ICE operations

Atlantic City 11 Mar 2026
The winds of repression, oppression and the retreat from due process are not good winds for our nation, Kaleem Shabazz writes ... .
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Lancaster NAACP leader calls on county for Black history collaboration

Lancaster Online 11 Mar 2026
A Lancaster County NAACP leader on Wednesday called for greater collaboration between the Lancaster County government and civic groups to promote the historical and cultural contributions of Black people in the county ... .
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