Medgar Evers' death became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, sparking nationwide protests and pushing civil rights to the frontline of the world.

The story of Black History Month begins in 1915. At this time, scholar Carter G. Woodson founded what today is called the ...

The Fremont NAACP Unit 3217B will be celebrating Black History Month 2025 and Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest winners at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Greater St. James Church, 629 6th St ...

The Rock Island County NAACP is sending love and sincere sympathy to the community and family of Jakarta Jackson. Jackson, 21, of East Moline, was fatally shot by Rock Island Police Officer Brett ...

The Evers family moved into their home at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in 1955. Medgar was a renowned Civil Rights leader, working as the NAACP field secretary, advocating for voting rights, ...

Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that the DNR is working to develop a set of standards that will mirror the Environmental Protection Agency's recommendation of 4 parts per trillion for PFOA and ...

Rabbits, fish and tadpoles, turtles, even foxes and owls could be seen among the trees and wildflowers in the meadow at Evers Farm when Anna Howington was growing up in the ’90s. Built in the ...

MADISON – Democratic Gov. Tony Evers says he won't sign legislation Republican lawmakers are drafting requiring county law enforcement to help federal immigration officials identify who is ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia NAACP leaders are disappointed after learning of an email sent to Georgia Tech faculty informing them of changes to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...