NEW YEAR...SAME FIGHT!
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BRANCH CALENDAR
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NAACP DANE COUNTY SPEAKS OUT!
Read the NAACP Dane County Branch Statement condemning the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police Department.
BRANCH DEMANDS THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY
The "Branch Demands" for our Community were developed following the murder of George Floyd.
The "Branch Demands" for our Community were developed following the murder of George Floyd.
2020 ANNUAL MEETING RECOGNIZES
TWO WHO HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE
TWO WHO HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE
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At the December 22, 2020 NAACP Dane County Branch Annual Meeting, out-going Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair Edward Murray was recognized for his years of service, and his commitment to ensuring the rights of our Veterans.
We commend Ed's leadership, commitment and compassion for those who have served. Thank you! |
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Attorney A. Steven Porter received the Branch Advocacy Award at the 2020 Annual Meeting. Atty. Porter was recognized for providing pro bono legal service in the protection of the civil rights of a tenant under lease.
His advocacy led to the Madison Police Department issuing additional guidance of what is expected of officers when facing similar situations. |
NATIONAL NAACP NEWS
CIVIL RIGHTS, RACIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS DECRY THE RACIST AND MISOGYNISTIC MURDERS OF ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN ATLANTA
NAACP FILES FEDERAL LAWSUIT ACCUSING TRUMP AND GIULIANI OF INCITING U.S. CAPITOL RIOT
Lawsuit Alleges Violation of the “Ku Klux Klan Act,” a Civil War-Era Statute Prohibiting Interference with Congress’ Constitutional Duties.
Filed by NAACP and Civil Rights Law Firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, Lawsuit Also Names Proud Boys and Oath Keepers
February 16, 2021
WASHINGTON D.C--Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson filed a federal lawsuit today accusing Donald J. Trump, Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers of conspiring to incite a violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, with the goal of preventing Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election. The lawsuit alleges that, by preventing Congress from carrying out its official duties, Trump, Giuliani and the hate groups directly violated the 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act.
Lawsuit Alleges Violation of the “Ku Klux Klan Act,” a Civil War-Era Statute Prohibiting Interference with Congress’ Constitutional Duties.
Filed by NAACP and Civil Rights Law Firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, Lawsuit Also Names Proud Boys and Oath Keepers
February 16, 2021
WASHINGTON D.C--Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson filed a federal lawsuit today accusing Donald J. Trump, Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers of conspiring to incite a violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, with the goal of preventing Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election. The lawsuit alleges that, by preventing Congress from carrying out its official duties, Trump, Giuliani and the hate groups directly violated the 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act.
