The challenge slate for Board of Education has kicked out a lengthy list of endorsements that includes political operatives, education advocates, civil rights leaders and
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“I Have A Dream” 50 Years After At Black Rock Library
From John “Salty” Soltis, Bridgeport Public Library: To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1963 “March on Washington” actor and writer David Mills returns to
Read moreReorganization Of Local NAACP On Monday Night
A reorganization of the Greater Bridgeport NAACP will take place Monday 7 p.m. at Messiah Baptist Church, 210 Congress Street, according to branch President Carolyn
Read moreNational NAACP Powerwashes Local Branch, Orders Reorganization
Dissension within the ranks of the Greater Bridgeport NAACP branch as well as non-compliance processing financial information have reached such a boiling point the National
Read moreThe Bank Letter That Led To Bobby Simmons’ Suspension From the NAACP
Board of Education member Bobby Simmons has provided OIB the letter in question that led to his suspension as a member of the National Association
Read moreSchool Board Member Bobby Simmons Suspended From NAACP For Rules Violations, Denies Charges
Bridgeport Board of Education member Bobby Simmons has been suspended as a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, accused of
Read moreVermont: You Won’t See Smokestack In Suburbs
From Greg Hladky, Fairfield County Weekly: Pollution from the smokestacks of Connecticut’s last coal-fired power plant is racist. That’s the message NAACP activists are trying
Read moreThe Bridgeport Police Department Should Install Dashboard Cameras In Patrol Cars–Local NAACP Leader Agrees
UPDATE: Includes statement from NAACP. The Bridgeport Police Department has no dashboard cameras in its 63 patrol cars. Civil rights activists like them to guard
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