Ben Jealous

NAACP President Even before his election as the 17th president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 2009, Benjamin Todd Jealous already had a resume for grassroots work in the realm of civil rights. From community organizing during his college days at Columbia University, to serving as Director of the U.S. Human Rights Program at Amnesty International, Jealous has made equality his primary focus. His work with the NAACP has allowed him to continue this agenda and achieve gorundbreaking work.
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George Zimmerman's Brother Takes Aim at the NAACP

In an opinion piece, Robert Zimmerman Jr. suggests that brother George is more racially compassionate than the NAACP.

Blacks and the GOP

NAACP president Ben Jealous in an opinion piece on CNN.com surmised that it's not impossible for the Republican Party to win over African-American voters, but action speaks louder than words. “Republicans will not win Black votes by paying lip ser...

NAACP Leader: Republicans Can Win Black Votes by Focusing on Issues

Benjamin Todd Jealous, the president of the giant civil rights organization, said that Republicans should embrace civil rights.

Benjamin Todd Jealous

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, and decide whether same-sex couples should be afforded the same rights as heterosexual couples. While Americans are largely divided on the...

Obama Speaks to Black America

President Barack Obama discusses the economy and voting rights with Black leaders and radio hosts.

Black Leaders Happy to Hear Obama Discuss Urban Concerns

President Obama's State of the Union address signaled that he is paying attention to African-American issues, leaders say.
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