philadelphia-naacp

Philly newspaper publisher Hicks campaigning to lead city branch of the NAACP

BY: - June 14, 2021

“The future of the NAACP actually lies in getting more young people involved in the branch,” one local leader said. “It takes intergenerational involvement to achieve freedom on all levels."

National NAACP takes over Philly chapter after president’s anti-Semitic Facebook post

BY: - August 26, 2020

The executive committee of the Philadelphia Chapter of the NAACP voted on Aug. 20 to dissolve itself and yield full control to the national office.

COMMENTARY

Pa.’s African-American, Jewish-American communities are united in the fight for justice | Opinion

BY: - July 31, 2020

The past collaboration in the fight against oppression between our communities has strengthened African-Americans and Jewish-Americans alike.

While others pile on, some Blacks stand by Philly NAACP prez after he shares anti-Semitic meme

BY: - July 29, 2020

State and local leaders and numerous groups have called for Rodney Muhammad's resignation, saying the post was “vile” and “racist."

Wolf, Shapiro, Black and Jewish leaders call for Philadelphia NAACP president to resign

BY: - July 29, 2020

State Sen. Anthony Williams said the Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP should remove Muhammad from office if he does not resign.