Senator Cory Booker announced as keynote speaker for King Day at the Dome
The South Carolina NAACP has announced that U.S. Senator Cory Booker will be the keynote speaker at King Day at the Dome.
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Lawsuit challenges educational censorship and the cancellation of AP African American Studies course
A local teacher and librarian are plaintiffs in the suit.
“Our children should have open access to information. We’re not imposing a view point on them, we’re allowing them to make their own decisions and form their own ideas by giving them all the information,” says Mayes.
NAACP won’t invite Trump to its national convention. He will be 1st president excluded in 116 years
The NAACP announced Monday the group will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina, the first time the prominent civil rights organization has opted to exclude a sitting president in its 116-year history.
Lawsuit against S.C. Dept. of Education aims to end censorship of Black history
A lawsuit filed on Monday claims the SC Department of Education is in violation of the U.S. Constitution for censoring racially inclusive information within public schools.
Hundreds attend King Day at the Dome, DNC Chair delivers keynote speech
“And the question is, will Donald Trump step up to the plate? Will he live up to the legacy of Dr. King? A legacy built on togetherness, a legacy built on unity, but a lesson built also on effective change for all of America,” asks Harrison.
Columbia NAACP chapter asks community to join in the fight against gun violence
The branch has a ‘Parents for Peace’ committee that aims to reduce violence in the community and support families that have been impacted.
S.C. Congressional redistricting map to be challenged in U.S. Supreme Court
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The U.S. Supreme court will hear a challenge to South Carolina’s Congressional redistricting map starting Wednesday. In Alexander Versus South Carolina State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. The plaintiffs argue the state legislature adopted a racially discriminatory map last year, moving hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians to different Congressional districts and lowering the Black populations in…
Columbia NAACP to host36th Freedom Fund Awards Gala
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia chapter of the NAACP is hosting several events for the whole family this month! Curtis spoke with the Columbia NAACP branch president Oveta Glover about the 36th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Gala on Friday, September 15. It’s being held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center at 1101 Lincoln Street. Reception starts at 5:45 pm…
‘King Day at the Dome’ event marches through downtown Columbia to the statehouse
NAACP’s Madie Robinson encouraged those who marched to the statehouse to make their voices heard at the polls.
NAACP Columbia’s 35th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Gala kicks off this Friday!
The NAACP’s Columbia branch is hosting its 35th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Gala this Friday at Seawell’s Banquet & Conference Center.
