President Joe Biden's Childhood Friend 'Mouse'

President Joe Biden shared a story about his childhood friend 'Mouse' during a speech at the NAACP National Convention. This friend, Richard 'Mouse' Smith, was a former president of the NAACP's Delaware branch. The story also references Biden's encounter with a tough guy named CornPop.

President Joe Biden's Comments on Vice President Kamala Harris and Pressure to Step Aside

President Joe Biden praises Vice President Kamala Harris at the NAACP convention, hinting she could be president, while defending his plans for a second term. He criticizes Donald Trump and faces pressure from fellow Democrats to step aside due to concerns about his cognitive fitness.

Controversy over School Names Restoration in Virginia

The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted to restore two schools' original names derived from Confederate generals, sparking controversy and leading to a lawsuit filed by the Virginia NAACP and a group of students. The decision has been criticized for promoting White supremacy and celebrating a race-based rebellion.

NAACP's Call to End U.S. Military Support for Israel and Controversy Surrounding It

Elisha Wiesel criticizes NAACP for calling to end U.S. military support for Israel, citing family's history with civil rights movement and Zionism. NAACP's stance sparks controversy amid tensions with Hamas. Pro-Palestinian protests lead to vandalism and assaults. Expert warns of left-wing support for Hamas alienating Americans and impacting upcoming elections.

Neo-Nazi March in South Dakota

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem condemns neo-Nazi march at state Capitol building. Neo-Nazi group Blood Tribe displayed Nazi flag without a permit, prompting swift action from authorities. NAACP calls for thorough investigation into incident.

NAACP Urges Biden to Halt Weapons to Israel and Help End Gaza War

The NAACP urges President Biden to stop sending weapons to Israel and use U.S. influence to end the war in Gaza. Black voters are increasingly focused on the Israel-Gaza conflict and economic concerns for the upcoming election.

Supreme Court Rejects NAACP's Attempt to Redraw South Carolina's Congressional Districts

The Supreme Court rejected the NAACP's attempt to redraw South Carolina's congressional districts to flip a Republican seat to Democrats, citing that redistricting is a political process entrusted to state legislatures. Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the majority, emphasizing the difficulty in proving unconstitutional racial gerrymandering without disentangling race and politics. The court reversed the trial court's decision due to flawed expert reports and the absence of an alternative map presented by the Democrats.

President Biden's Errors in NAACP Speech

President Biden made multiple errors during a speech to the NAACP, which were later corrected by the White House. The errors included mispronunciations, factual inaccuracies, and confusing statements.

NAACP calls for boycott of Florida universities over DEI crackdown

NAACP calls on Black student athletes to boycott Florida universities due to the state's crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has passed regulations limiting public funding for DEI programs in public universities.

Collaboration between CBS and NAACP for The Gates daytime soap opera

CBS and the NAACP are collaborating to create a new daytime soap opera called The Gates, featuring a predominantly Black cast in a wealthy gated community setting. The show aims to provide impactful representation and increase visibility of Black creatives on TV.

Campaign Finance Violation by NAACP President

The president of the Providence NAACP violated state campaign finance laws when he ran for City Council in 2022, convicted of two counts of failing to file campaign finance reports as required by state law.

Racial Incident at Missouri Central School Bus

A Black mechanic found a noose at his workstation, leading to a work stoppage by at least 100 drivers in St. Louis school district. The incident is being investigated for racism.