Kamala Harris Champions Democracy and Resilience in Return to Spotlight at NAACP Image Awards

Pasadena, California – Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a powerful return to the national stage on February 22, 2025, at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, delivering a poignant speech that emphasized democracy’s resilience against current adversities. Attendees including Kerry Washington, Zoe Saldaña, Cynthia Erivo, Gabrielle Union, and Marlon Wayans watched as Harris received the prestigious Chairman’s Award, marking her first televised appearance since her tenure in office concluded. The event, held annually to recognize …

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“Justice” NAACP Urges U.S. Department of Justice Probe into Broward County Sheriff’s Office After 21 Inmate Deaths

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Following the deaths of 21 inmates in Broward County jails, the NAACP is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the management of these facilities. Four of the deaths occurred within the last month, prompting concerns about the treatment of inmates at these facilities. Two families, the Kirks and the Mobergs, spoke out about their recent losses, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of their loved ones. …

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Inmates Deaths at Broward County Jails Spark Outcry from NAACP

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held a news conference Thursday morning with Broward County Public Defender Gordon Weekes to discuss the deaths of numerous inmates in Broward County jails. Since the year 2021, 21 individuals have died while being held in jails across Broward County. “The NAACP is horrified by the continued injustice that Broward County families have been forced to endure,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP President …

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