The NAACP, the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, has uninvited President Trump from its annual convention—a first in its 116-year history. This unprecedented decision stems from the President’s actions undermining voting rights, civil rights protections, and democratic institutions. The NAACP cites Trump’s executive orders, use of military force against civilians, and efforts to enrich himself as key reasons for the exclusion. The organization views these actions as direct attacks on democracy and civil rights, incompatible with the NAACP’s mission. This decision, the NAACP emphasizes, is not politically partisan but rather a principled stand against assaults on fundamental American values.
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The NAACP demands that Shelby County halt Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputer project due to alleged violations of environmental regulations, citing the project’s use of methane gas turbines emitting pollutants near a predominantly Black community. The organization argues that the project’s potential economic benefits are outweighed by serious health risks to residents, particularly given the area’s already poor air quality. While xAI claims compliance with all applicable laws and plans to install pollution controls on future turbines, the NAACP and environmental groups contend that necessary permits under the Clean Air Act were not obtained. A decision on xAI’s permit application is pending.
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At the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, Vice President Kamala Harris received the chairman’s award, emphasizing the importance of continued activism and rejecting cynicism in the face of current challenges. She urged Americans to harness their power through organization, mobilization, and advocacy, echoing the urgency of the NAACP’s founders. The ceremony also honored Dave Chappelle and Keke Palmer, while Tyler Perry’s “The Six Triple Eight” swept several awards. Harris’s acceptance speech highlighted the power of “we the people” to shape the nation’s future.
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