Posted in NAACP on Apr 19th, 2010
Mourners at the church where civil rights leader Benjamin Hooks preached and his body lay in repose Monday remembered him as a humble, down-to-earth man despite his influence as head of the NAACP and a Federal Communications commissioner.
Posted in NAACP on Apr 15th, 2010
Benjamin L. Hooks, a champion of minorities and the poor who as executive director of the NAACP increased the group’s stature, has died. He was 85.
Posted in NAACP on Mar 4th, 2010
Tune in and offer support for Dr. Marvin (Doc) L. Cheatham, Sr.
He will be making a Public Announcement regarding his future plans and goals. Please listen in, share this with your friends and call-in -hopefully with words of encouragment and possible support.
Friday, March 5, 2010
WOLB 1010 AM
Larry Young Morning Show
Radio One, Inc.
8:30 [...]
Posted in NAACP on Feb 28th, 2010
Posted in NAACP on Feb 27th, 2010
It was a winning night for “Precious” at the 41st NAACP Image Awards.
The heart-wrenching tale of an illiterate and abused teen who finds hope in a Harlem classroom was named outstanding motion picture and outstanding independent film at Friday’s ceremony. Stars Mo’Nique and Gabourey Sidibe, screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher and director Lee Daniels also won.
Posted in NAACP on Feb 26th, 2010
Mary J. Blige, Morgan Freeman, Jamie Foxx and Sandra Bullock are among the stars set to celebrate diversity in the arts at the 41st annual NAACP Image Awards on Friday.
Posted in NAACP on Feb 22nd, 2010
