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ADVOCACY: Speaking Out on Policies That Count
Formed in 1909, by a multiracial group of progressive thinkers, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a non-profit organization established…
National Black Child Development Week 2018: The Movement to “Deliver on the Promise” Continues
For more than 40 years, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) has been at the forefront of engaging national and local leaders, policymakers, educators,…
350 Advocates From Across the Country Storm D.C. for Population Connection’s Capitol Hill Days 2018
This past weekend, 350 activists stormed D.C. for the weekend to speak out against Trump’s Global Gag Rule, and to urge their elected officials to…
Celebrate the Extraordinary Achievements of People with Down Syndrome and Other Disabilities
In 2018, people with Down syndrome and other disabilities are celebrating extraordinary achievements. They are graduating high school with their peers, attending postsecondary programs, enjoying…
How NAACP LDF is Working to Secure Equal Justice for All
We are facing increased attacks against civil rights. The current presidential administration has launched an “Election Integrity Commission” aimed at thwarting non-existent voter fraud that…
Lerma’s Nite Club: How the Group Saved Conjunto
Lerma’s Nite Club in San Antonio is a popular and well-known venue for both performers and patrons. Throughout the 1950s, Lerma’s was one of the few…
One Small Step for NASA’s Space-Age Sites
Most Space Age structures weren’t built to last. Despite the massive technological advances that they represent, there’s no preservation plan in place for sites like…
Defending the Rights and Benefits of American Veterans
AMVETS enhances and safeguards the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and continues to improve the quality of life for them, their…
Once Suicidal, Here’s How Boys Town Helped Pyper Shine
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, Pyper was bullied in school to the point of considering suicide. Pyper and her father found hope at…
Help Survivors of Domestic Violence Find Hope at House of Ruth
Domestic violence is a common and deeply harmful problem in American society, with one in four women experiencing physical violence at some point during their…
Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women at YWCA
YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We are on a mission to end gender-based violence and support every survivor. This…
The Southern Poverty Law Center: Seeking Justice in 2017 and beyond
For nearly five decades, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been fighting hate and seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society. In the…