African Americans – Page 91

NAACP: Over a century of struggle

July 29, 2011 By Rossana Cambron And Luis Rivas

Since its founding 102 years ago, the NAACP has been at the forefront in the fight for civil rights and social justice for African Americans and all working people.

Gay rights are civil rights, says NAACP’s Julian Bond

July 27, 2011 By Luis Rivas

NAACP hosts town hall meeting on gay, lesbian and transgender issues and homophobia.

NAACP confronts new Jim Crow racism

July 26, 2011 By Luis Rivas

Vote suppression and denying ex-felons the right to vote are the new Jim Crow laws of the 21st century, says NAACP leader.

Union means everything on New Orleans docks

July 18, 2011 By John Wojcik

As they operate the cranes and forklifts at this famous port, workers here say they are 100 percent behind the fight for union rights being waged across the country.

Bachmann and Santorum spark furor over slavery, “family values”

July 14, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

How much slack are voters likely to cut Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum for signing a racist, gay-bashing "family values" pledge as they pandered to the bigots in their campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination?