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Apr 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Big Tech\'s Latest Project Raises Health Concerns in Memphis Neighborhood

A major tech company wants to build a huge data center near Memphis, Tennessee, using 27 gas turbines to power its operations. The problem? They haven\'t gotten the proper air quality permits, and critics say this could harm the health of people living nearby. The NAACP is now taking legal action, a

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Mar 03 2026OPINION

White Allies Needed: A Bold Call from Sophia Bush

Sophia Bush stepped onto the NAACP Image Awards stage and spoke directly to those who look like her. She said that art is always political, even when people claim otherwise. Bush reminded white fans that much of what America enjoys comes from Black culture, and she urged them to act as true allies i

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Jan 20 2026EDUCATION

Weather Washes Out MLK Celebrations in Grand Rapids

A big event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Grand Rapids had to be called off because of bad weather. This was the 40th year for this celebration at the Wealthy Theatre. The plan was for Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and Davenport University to work together t

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Why Pam Bondi’s Nomination Worries Voting Rights Advocates

Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's pick for the Department of Justice (DOJ), has attracted criticism from the NAACP's Legal Defense Fund. They argue that her past actions as Florida’s attorney general and as chair of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) make her unsuitable for the role of U. S.

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