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NAACP releases travel ban for state of Missouri

News Release - August 3, 2017

BALTIMORE – The NAACP Travel Advisory for the state of Missouri, effective through August 28th, 2017, calls for African American travelers, visitors and Missourians to...

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Project 21 members say NAACP call travel ban a "stunt"

News Release - August 3, 2017

Washington, DC - The NAACP recently issued a "travel advisory" for the state of Missouri that suggests a "looming danger" exists there. Members of the Project 21 black leadership network...

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African American Coalition, NAACP release statements following officer-involved slaying

Staff Report - June 30, 2017

Earlier this week, IMPD officers shot and killed 45-year-old Aaron Bailey, following a short pursuit on the city's northwest side.According to IMPD, Bailey led officers...

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African-American Facts for Week of: October 18th

Annette Johnson - October 21, 2015

Know Your History!The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States, when historian Carter G. Woodson founded the Association...

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African-American Facts for Week of: August 23rd

Annette Johnson - August 24, 2015

Know Your History!Up to the early 20th century, most American knowledge of Black history was limited to the African American struggle through slavery and...

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Cremation Services Announced for Julian Bond

NNPA - August 19, 2015

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The family of Julian Bond wife, has issued the following statement:We realize that many people loved and admired Julian. We...

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NAACP Labor Luncheon

For the Recorder - July 29, 2015

The Greater Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP, Branch 3053 will be holding their Annual Labor Luncheon with the theme “Labor, What Are We Going...

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African-American Facts for Week of: July 12, 2015

Annette Johnson - @Annette92J - July 15, 2015

Know Your History!Up to the early 20th century, most American knowledge of Black history was limited to the African American struggle through slavery and...

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African-American Facts for Week of: July 5, 2015

Annette Johnson - @Annette92J - July 8, 2015

July 5, 1975More Racial disturbancesForty injured in racial disturbances in Miami, Florida.July 5, 1975 Arthur AsheArthur Ashe makes history by becoming the first African American...

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Celebrating “Black History Month”

Annette Johnson - February 5, 2015

Celebrating “Black History Month”Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time...