An independent autopsy for 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died during a July 4 boat trip in Mississippi, has been deemed inconclusive, leaving the cause of death undetermined. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the preliminary findings, as Wells' family continues to press for answers regarding his death.
The US Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, is seeking to halt an air pollution lawsuit against xAI, claiming the NAACP lawsuit threatens 'national, economic, and energy security'.
Curtis Hill criticizes the NAACP for weaponizing college football with a boycott campaign linked to redistricting efforts in Alabama and other Republican-led southern states.
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin has publicly defended the NAACP's initiative urging Black athletes to boycott public universities. This call for a boycott is in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling concerning redistricting.
The NAACP has issued a call for athletes to boycott college sports programs at southern US universities, specifically targeting teams in the SEC and ACC conferences. This action is in protest of what the organization describes as efforts to erode Black political power and voting rights.
A North Carolina NAACP official has condemned White politicians seeking to replace Charlotte's resigning Black mayor, calling their candidacies "seriously disturbing." The NAACP defended a local branch president who made the remarks.
Rachel Dolezal, who gained notoriety for claiming to be Black despite being born white, is reportedly building a career in the sex industry, aiming to help people with sexual discovery.
Elon Musk's staff has reportedly contacted various suppliers, including Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, and Lam Research, to accelerate his new Terafab chipmaking project. Musk is urging suppliers to move at "light speed" to support this ambitious plan.
Amazon has announced its acquisition of satellite communications company Globalstar for over $11 billion, a move aimed at expanding its satellite internet service and intensifying its rivalry with Elon Musk's Starlink. Analysts are debating the deal's impact on Amazon's rocket launch capabilities.
Deon Cole had the crowd cracking up during his opening bit at the NAACP Image Awards over the weekend, where he took aim at Nicki Minaj in a mock prayer that quickly went off the rails.
Taking the stage with writer-director Ryan Coogler to loud applause at the awards ceremony, Lindo offered just one of numerous allusions to the controversy that took place the previous Sunday in London.
The NAACP Image Awards are expanding into gaming for the first time, with a new content creator category. Nominee Gerard Williams, known as 'HipHopGamer,' emphasizes the importance of this inclusion.
Emmy winner and Oscar and Tony nominee Colman Domingo will be presented with the President’s Award at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. Domingo — who won the Emmy for his work on HBO’s “Euphoria” and wi
Donald Trump has threatened Iran with 'complete annihilation' if it attempts to assassinate him, while also pushing for new sanctions against Russia and pressuring US companies to lower prices. These developments occur amidst ongoing Middle East conflicts and discussions about new taxes in the Strait of Hormuz.
SpaceX's valuation has surged, with its market capitalization surpassing Amazon, making it one of the most valuable companies globally. This comes as the US government revealed Elon Musk's Grok AI was utilized in recent Iran strikes.
The Congressional Black Caucus, in alignment with the NAACP, is reportedly urging black college athletes to avoid Southeastern Conference schools in Southern states, a move described as a form of economic pressure in a redistricting conflict.
The NAACP has called on Black college athletes to boycott sports in protest of voting rights restrictions and gerrymandering. This initiative has garnered support from figures like Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who likened it to a "Jackie Robinson moment."
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes to take a stand for voting rights by declining recruitment offers from colleges and universities in states with racially gerrymandered districts.
The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Yale University, specifically its medical school, of illegally discriminating against White and Asian American applicants in its admissions process. The DOJ alleged that Yale's policies favored Black and Hispanic students, giving them a significantly higher chance of admission.
The American civil rights organization NAACP has filed a lawsuit against xAI, alleging that the company's data center energy infrastructure operates illegally without required permits, posing environmental risks.
The NAACP has issued a response following an ABC7 I-Team report detailing an incident where a homeless man was allegedly 'dumped' in Oakland by the San Leandro Police Department.
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"Just because you invite someone into a space, but you don't provide the necessary resources to keep them and everyone else in that room safe by them being there, that's not inclusivity," Lawson told THR on the NAACP Image Awards red carpet.
It didn’t take long for the NAACP Image Awards to show “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo some love following an incident at last weekend’s BAFTA Awards.
The NAACP Image Awards revealed its non-televised winners for music and podcast categories during a virtual ceremony, with artists like Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Cardi B among the honorees.
Emmy, Grammy, and NAACP Image Award-winning comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish, known for her breakout role in 'Girls Trip,' has signed with CAA for representation.
NAACP alleges artificial intelligence firm is violating Clean Air Act and polluting Black communities in Mississippi
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is facing a second lawsuit alleging it is illegally emitting toxic pollutants from its enormous datacenters, which house its supercomputers and run the chatbot Grok.
The new pending suit alleges xAI is violating the Clean Air Act and was filed Friday by the storied civil rights group the NAACP. The group’s 40-page notice of intent to sue alleges xAI has been polluting Black communities near its facility in Southaven, Mississippi. The pollution comes from more than a dozen portable methane gas generators that xAI set up without permits, the notice alleges.
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A US judge has sided with the NAACP, blocking the US Postal Service from implementing proposed restrictions on mail-in ballots. This ruling prevents the Postal Service from carrying out a Trump administration order that would have limited mail ballot delivery.
The NAACP has urged athletes, fans, and alumni to boycott public flagship universities in eight Southern states. This action is in response to recent assaults on Black voting rights, following a Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act.
Thousands of Cubans gathered in front of the US embassy in Havana to protest the US indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. His daughter and other Cuban officials repudiated the accusations, with some expressing readiness to fight against imperialism.
An NAACP official has condemned efforts by White politicians to replace a resigning Black mayor. The statement highlights concerns over racial representation in local leadership.
The ACLU and NAACP are facing accusations of launching a "fearmongering" campaign aimed at discouraging travel to the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup, potentially harming American tourism and small businesses.
The NAACP, America's largest civil rights organization, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI over environmental pollution concerns related to its data center in Memphis.
The Biden administration's top civil rights lawyer has joined the NAACP, a move that comes as former President Trump's attacks on voting rights are reportedly escalating.
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Books by Michelle Obama and producer Will Packer and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performance a year ago were among the winners on the first night of the 2026 NAACP Image Awards. The winners in the literary, short-form and creator categories were revealed Monday during the first of three streaming presentations this week honoring […]
The NAACP and other civil rights groups have asked a federal judge to limit the FBI's use of sensitive voter information seized from an Atlanta election warehouse.
