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First Reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 Documents

Race-Hustling the 2012 Election?

This week on The Confab: Join The Root's assistant editor, Akoto Ofori-Atta, as she chats with staff writer Jenée Desmond-Harris and contributor Edward Wyckoff Williams about Republican race-baiting, the NAACP's stance on same-sex marriage and whether ... [ Published 19 hours ago by The Root ]

Entities: Elections, National Association for the Advancement of Col..., Sexual Orientation, Same-Sex Marriage

First Reported May 26 2012 - Updated May 26 2012 - 1 Documents

Greg Mathis

Watch It Live: Bringing Justice to Black Men

Judge Greg Mathis, comedian Marlon Wayans and others will join Trayvon Martin family attorney Daryl Parks for an NAACP-hosted panel discussion on the late teenager, the justice system and its treatment of black and minority youths.Titled "Protecting Our ... [ Published May 26 2012 by The Root ]

Entities: Greg Mathis, Marlon Wayans, Racial Profiling, National Association for the Advancement of Col...

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 1 Documents

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Marker to be unveiled at Nash House Museum

A new historical marker will be unveiled at the Nash House Museum in a ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday.The museum was once home to the Rev. Jesse Nash Sr., one of Buffalo’s most prominent black leaders during the first half of the 20th century.Nash helped ... [ Published May 25 2012 by Buffalo News ]

Entities: National Association for the Advancement of Col..., Baptist Church, 20th century

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 1 Documents

Barack Obama

Poll: Most Blacks Favor Gay Marriage

President Obama Announces His Support of Marriage Equality (White House/)A new ABC News/Washington Post on Americans' attitudes toward marriage equality is out today and, according to the results, support for marriage equality among Americans has remained ... [ Published May 24 2012 by The Root ]

Entities: African-Americans, Gay, Same-Sex Marriage, Barack Obama

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard's Ex-Girlfriend Arrested After Attacking Him

Tale Tela – 4 hours agoTerrence Howard's ex-girlfriend has reportedly been arrested after attacking during an argument.The Iron Man actor allegedly claims that May Seng Yang punched him in the face outside his Pennsylvania home, in an unprovoked attack. ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Yahoo! UK and Ireland ]

Entities: Arrests, Michelle Ghent, Terrence Howard, LL Cool J

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

NAACP's Long History on Marriage Equality

NAACP President Ben Jealous (Gerardo Mora/)Nadine Smith, executive director of Equality Florida, writes in a piece for the Huffington Post that the NAACP has stood by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people before.This isn't the first time the NAACP ... [ Published May 24 2012 by The Root ]

Entities: National Association for the Advancement of Col..., Marriage Equality USA, LGBT, Civil Rights

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

Timothy Johnson

NAACP goes against the grain

The NAACP has endorsed homosexual "marriage" -- but one expert says that doesn't reflect the attitude of most African-Americans on the issue. On Saturday, all but two of the 64 members of the NAACP's board voted to endorse same-gender marriage, aligning ... [ Published May 23 2012 by One News Now ]

Entities: National Association for the Advancement of Col..., African-Americans, Timothy Johnson, Frederick Douglas, Julian Bond

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

Marriage-Equality Stance Makes NAACP Relevant Again

NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Jealous (left) with theRevs. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson (Mario Tama/)In his column for the Washington Post, Eugene Robinson says the civil rights organization has finally returned to center stage.With its support for ... [ Published May 23 2012 by The Root ]

Entities: National Association for the Advancement of Col..., African-Americans, Civil Rights, W. E. B. Du Bois, Benjamin Jealous

First Reported May 22 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

Video: NAACP president speaks out on equality for homosexuals

Benjamin Jealous, president of the NAACP, explains why he felt it was important to show support for the equal treatment of gay Americans. (The Rachel Maddow Show) ... [ Published May 22 2012 by MSNBC ]

Entities: National Association for the Advancement of Col..., Homosexuality, Equality

First Reported May 22 2012 - Updated May 22 2012 - 1 Documents

Behind the NAACP's Marriage-Equality Move

Speaking to press and The Root, the group's leaders dispelled misconceptions about their stance.FacebookDiggTwitterMySpaceStumble UponGoogleAFP/(The Root) -- Leaders of the NAACP said on Monday that their affirmation of marriage equality -- implicitly ... [ Published May 22 2012 by The Root ]

Entities: National Association for the Advancement of Col..., Same-Sex Marriage, Ann Todd

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 22 2012 - 1 Documents

MHP on NAACP's Marriage Equality Support

Aisha Moodie-Mills (MSNBC)The NAACP's board of directors voted Saturday to support marriage equality. Aisha Moodie-Mills, advisor for LGBT Policy and Racial Justice at the Center for American Progress, weighed in on the historic development on Sunday's ... [ Published May 21 2012 by The Root ]

Entities: National Association for the Advancement of Col..., Marriage Equality USA, MSNBC, LGBT, Civil Rights

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 22 2012 - 1 Documents

Black Civil Rights Group Endorses Gay Marriage

American based black civil rights group The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has passed a motion endorsing same-sex marriage.The endorsement of same-sex marriage by the civil rights group comes just two weeks after President ... [ Published May 21 2012 by ATV Network Today ]

Entities: Civil Rights, Gay, National Association for the Advancement of Col..., Same-Sex Marriage

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"If we are not successful, I am not going to feel that we are defeated," White told Ong. "I've often said if one person has been turned around, if their thinking has been turned around, and they are no longer homophobic, and they can reach out and love their brothers and their sisters as they love themselves, unconditionally, without labeling them in any way, then losing the church will not be in vain."

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St. Paul pastor who backs gay marriage turns to... [ Published 8 hours ago by TwinCities.com ]
Race-Hustling the 2012 Election? [ Published 19 hours ago by The Root ]
Watch It Live: Bringing Justice to Black Men [ Published May 26 2012 by The Root ]
When Art and Politics Meet? and Drink Organic V... [ Published May 26 2012 by New Yorker ]
Adam Harris Runs to an Acting Career [ Published May 25 2012 by RollingOut ]
Marker to be unveiled at Nash House Museum [ Published May 25 2012 by Buffalo News ]
‘This is a very big deal’ [ Published May 24 2012 by Washington Blade ]
Poll: Most Blacks Favor Gay Marriage [ Published May 24 2012 by The Root ]
Phylicia Rashad directs 'Immediate Family' [ Published May 24 2012 by WLS Chicago ]
Usher To Play Special One Off London Gig [ Published May 24 2012 by FemaleFirst.co.uk ]
Terrence Howard's Ex-Girlfriend Arrested After ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Yahoo! UK and Ireland ]
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NAACP's Long History on Marriage Equality [ Published May 24 2012 by The Root ]
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NAACP goes against the grain [ Published May 23 2012 by One News Now ]
Marriage-Equality Stance Makes NAACP Relevant A... [ Published May 23 2012 by The Root ]
Marvel's X-MEN Support Gay Marriage [ Published May 22 2012 by Newsarama ]
'Red Tails' on DVD: George Lucas on making a 'r... [ Published May 22 2012 by Entertainment Weekly Online ]
No contradiction in being black and gay [ Published May 22 2012 by Channel4000 ]
Ernie Pellegrino: Medical report gives credence... [ Published May 22 2012 by Capital Times ]
Our View: It's time to finish city redistricting [ Published May 22 2012 by Delmarva Daily Times ]
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Video: NAACP president speaks out on equality f... [ Published May 22 2012 by MSNBC ]
Exxon Mobil 'decades behind' as NAACP moves for... [ Published May 22 2012 by Current - YouTube ]
Behind the NAACP's Marriage-Equality Move [ Published May 22 2012 by The Root ]
MHP on NAACP's Marriage Equality Support [ Published May 21 2012 by The Root ]
Mr. Mayor, don't pay them no 'tention! [ Published May 21 2012 by NUVO ]
NAACP Says It Supports Marriage Equality [ Published May 21 2012 by Associated Press - YouTube ]
Monday?s Religion News Roundup: Romney on rebra... [ Published May 21 2012 by Religion News Service ]
Black Civil Rights Group Endorses Gay Marriage [ Published May 21 2012 by ATV Network Today ]

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The NAACP Formally Endorses Marriage Equality I... [ Published May 20 2012 by Pink is the New Blog \| Everybody's Business Is ... ] The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has made an historic decision this weekend to formally endorse same-sex marriage here in the US. Following President Barack Obama ‘s lead, who just a couple of weeks ago announced his ...
Extra, Extra: Low End Theory Mini Documentary, ... [ Published May 20 2012 by LAist ] In tonight's Extra, Extra, Zuckerberg gets hitched, a dead baby is banned from Facebook and the NAACP endorses gay marriage. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . You can also find us on ...
NAACP Endorses Marriage Equality [Marriage Equa... [ Published May 19 2012 by Gawker ] When President Obama spoke out in favor of same-sex marriage, some worried what effect this would have among his black supporters — particularly in terms of the traditionally conservative black church . But a recent poll showed a significant increase ...
NAACP Endorses Marriage Equality [Marriage Equa... [ Published May 19 2012 by Gawker ] When President Obama spoke out in favor of same-sex marriage, some worried what effect this would have among his black supporters — particularly in terms of the traditionally conservative black church . But a recent poll showed a significant increase ...
BREAKING: NAACP Endorses Marriage Equality [ Published May 19 2012 by Oh No They Didn't! ] The board of the NAACP, the “nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization,” endorsed marriage equality at a meeting this afternoon. Maxim Thorne, a Senior Vice President at the organization, broke the news over Twitter: The NAACP’s move comes ...

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Exxon Mobil 'decades behind' as NAACP moves for... [ Published May 22 2012 by Current - YouTube ]
NAACP Says It Supports Marriage Equality [ Published May 21 2012 by Associated Press - YouTube ]
The NAACP launches 'This Is My Vote' initiative. [ Published May 14 2012 by CNN International - YouTube ]
ALEC's backtrack is not enough: Stand Your Grou... [ Published Apr 18 2012 by Current - YouTube ]
Ben Jealous of the NAACP demands justice for Tr... [ Published Mar 22 2012 by Current - YouTube ]