The NAACP and the Tea Party’s Flag-Burners

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 15, 2010 Good for the NAACP. We need an honest conversation about the role of race and racism in the tea party. Thanks to a resolution passed this week at the venerable organization's national convention, we'll get it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Singing Lena Horne’s Praises

Amy Goodman / Truthdig May 12, 2010 More than just a brilliant singer and actress, Horne was a pioneering civil rights activist, breaking racial barriers for generations of African-Americans who have followed her. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The 21st Century Color Line

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Jul 22, 2009 As it moves into its second century, the NAACP is, unfortunately, as relevant as ever. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fighting for the White Man

Staff / Truthdig Jul 22, 2009 As a "recent black man," Stephen Colbert reacts to President Obama's speech to the NAACP and talks reverse discrimination with Geoffrey Canada, executive director of the Harlem Children's Zone. He also holds forth on the plight of white men, the least victimized folks ever. Check out these two clips from last night's "Colbert Report." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Black America’s New Reality

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jul 20, 2009 A century ago, when the NAACP was founded, black America was under siege. Some critics have wondered whether there is still a role for an organization like the NAACP. President Obama says there is. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Murdoch Apologizes for Chimp Cartoon

Staff / Truthdig Feb 25, 2009 Well, it's officially impossible to go any further up the News Corp. chain of command than this: Mega-media mogul Rupert Murdoch has now apologized for last week's Chimpgate cartoon caper carried out by one of his media properties, the New York Post. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Farewell to ‘Black America’

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Oct 9, 2007 The cliché does not mean much anymore. It's time to start seeing African-Americans as Americans, period. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Two Races, Two Systems of Justice in Louisiana

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Jul 18, 2007 Last week in Detroit, the NAACP held a mock funeral for the N-word. But a chilling case in Louisiana shows us how far we have to go to bury racism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bush Breaks Bread With NAACP

Staff / Truthdig Jul 21, 2006 Bush spoke to the NAACP?s annual convention for the first time during his presidency. His speech drew both applause and silence as he addressed the group he has avoided for five years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )