Tag Archives: naacp
Black News Coverage Leaves a Lot to Be Desired
Despite a black president, African Americans attracted little attention in the media
Despite having a black president, African Americans attracted little attention in the U.S. mainstream news…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
USDA Chief Offers Emotional Apology to CBC Over Sherrod
Tom Vilsack sought forgiveness, atonement for firing
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak participated in an emotionally charged meeting with several members of the…
By Joyce Jones
Shirley Sherrod: A Rush to Judgment?
In the race to condemn Shirley Sherrod, everyone got it wrong
In the last 24 hours, Shirley Sherrod has gone from being portrayed as a racist…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
Irony of Sherrod Debacle: Still No Relief for Black Farmers
Perhaps now, Congress will finally move on distributing the $1.25 billion that it agreed to pay black farmers
The Shirley Sherrod story has an ironic twist. For years, black farmers were losing their…
By Kenneth Meeks
Reverse Racism or Hatchet Job?
Was racism charge manufactured or was the USDA right to get rid of Shirley Sherrod?
In this highly polemic society, people/groups will too often resort to any mean necessary to…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
CBC Demands Explanation from Agriculture Secretary
Caucus is angered by treatment of black official
After publically apologizing to Shirley Sherrod and inviting her to return to her job, the…
By Joyce Jones
Signs of the Times: Tea Party Protests
Racist or not? A gallery of signs seen at Tea Party rallies nationwide
Decide for yourself: Is the NAACP right in calling on the Tea Party movement to…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
NAACP Condemns Racism of Tea Party Movement
Resolution asks Tea Party to repudiate its racist elements
The NAACP passed a resolution Tuesday to condemn extremist elements within the Tea Party, and…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
NAACP: BP Gives Minorities Worst Clean Up Jobs
Civil rights group demands meeting with oil company
The NAACP is seeking a meeting with BP CEO Tony Hayward to address concerns…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
Washington Report: Updates From the Capitol
Greene�s primary victory is upheld; Ethics panel scrutinizes lawmakers
The South Carolina Democratic Party’s executive committee voted Thursday night to uphold unemployed veteran Alvin…
