The life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis was celebrated as the nation commemorated the one year anniversary of his death. The legislator, freedom fighter and justice warrior, who was famously beaten, bloodied and arrested in Selma, Alabama (and in…
The Minority Caucus of the Metropolitan Council and a group of community leaders support an ordinance to rename Fifth Avenue in honor of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis to Rep. John Lewis Way. Rep. Lewis began his lifelong crusade…
Earlier this month, the NAACP announced that global music and fashion icon, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist Rihanna will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The President’s Award is presented in recognition of special achievement and…
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded 110 years ago after a deadly race riot rocked the city of Springfield, Illinois. “Because of the riots in Springfield, that brought about serious conversations and meetings about…
