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How the game has changed for Black college athletes

by David Brancaccio , Lee Hawkins and Meredith Garretson
May 24, 2024
Following a Florida bill that effectively bans DEI programs at the state's college and universities, the NAACP has called on Black athletes to reconsider attending predominantly white institutions.
"The game has changed, no pun intended," when it comes to athletes and activism, said "Marketplace" special correspondent Lee Hawkins. "NIL deals are now part of the equation, the stakes are so much higher."
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NAACP warns African-Americans about traveling with American Airlines

by David Brancaccio
Oct 26, 2017
The president of the civil rights group talks with us about rewarding companies that treat all customers equally.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson says his organization has already spoken with an American Airlines vice president and wants to meet with the CEO.
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Charter schools have an ally in Betsy DeVos

by Amy Scott
Dec 20, 2016
President-elect Trump's pick for Education Secretary is a fan of school choice.
President-elect Donald Trump looks on as Betsy DeVos, his nominee for Secretary of Education, speaks at the DeltaPlex Arena on Dec. 9 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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NAACP's former head is going to Silicon Valley

by David Brancaccio
Mar 31, 2014
Benjamin Jealous is taking his fight for civil rights to the tech sector
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Should companies put underrepresented workers on a fast-track to the top?

by Sally Herships
Jan 31, 2014
A recent NAACP report suggests 'yes'
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