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HAPPY BUFFALO SOLDIERS DAY!

Buffalo Soldiers Day: OEM Honors the Legacy of America’s First African American Soldiers Buffalo Soldiers Day is observed on 28 July each year to recognize the bravery, resilience, and pivotal contributions of the African American soldiers w...

In 2020, corporations nationwide made financial and social commitments to advancing racial equity. Many said Black lives mattered and pledged to support inclusion by firming diverse hiring practices, providing corporate procurement opportunities, and advancing race-based corporate philanthropy. But just a few years later, many are quietly walking back those declarations.

Let’s be clear: we see it and we won’t forget.

The NAACP has issued a Black Consumer Advisory to track which companies are backing away from diversity, equity, and inclusion and which are standing firm. Because when it comes to our dollars, we hold the power. And we’re urging every Black consumer to use that power intentionally and wisely.

It starts with you and the people around you.

Sign the Black Consumer Pledge, then share it with your family, friends, and community. Let’s commit to spending our money where we’re respected, and support Black-owned businesses. When we act together, we send a message that’s impossible to ignore.

Click here to read the advisory and sign the pledge.

Visit our new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) resource page to learn why DEI efforts matter, how they strengthen our communities, and what’s at stake when companies abandon them.

Our message to companies is clear: you cannot profit from Black communities while ignoring our needs, silencing our voices, or abandoning your promises.

The Black Consumer Advisory ShareShare on TwitterShare on FacebookThe Black Consumer AdvisoryJump to:Sign the PledgeWhere Companies StandWhat's at RiskLeveraging Our Dollars For ChangeIn the wake of nationwide protests against systemic racism in 2020, many corporations and institutions publicly committed to being more diverse,...

CBCF Executive Order Tracker
Understanding What’s at Stake for Black America

CBCF Executive Order Tracker: Impacts on Black America » Congressional Black Caucus Foundation » Advancing the Global Black Community by Developing Leaders Informing Policy and Educating the Public CBCF Executive Order TrackerUnderstanding What’s at Stake for Black America Introduction During the first week of his second term in office, President Donald Trump made history by issuing an unprecedented 36 executive orders. Executive orders are official, legally binding mandates issued by the Pr...

NAACP Condemns Mass Layoffs at the Department of Education

NAACP Condemns Mass Layoffs at the Department of Education NAACP leaders released the following statement reacting to the mass layoffs at the Department of Education.

Education is one of the most powerful tools for advancement. We’re committed to ensuring that Black students and other students of color have access to the resources they need to succeed. Through NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives, we’re offering a variety of scholarship opportunities to help students pursue their academic and career goals.

📢 Scholarship applications are open now through April 11, 2025.

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LEVERAGING OUR DOLLARS FOR CHANGE

The Black Consumer Advisory ShareShare on TwitterShare on FacebookThe Black Consumer AdvisoryLeveraging Our Dollars For ChangeIn the wake of nationwide protests against systemic racism in 2020, many corporations and institutions publicly committed to being more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Five years later and some are s...

Come out and support the Leavenworth Branch 2025 Martin King Celebration!

The Leavenworth NAACP is proudly celebrating the 2025 Martin Luther King Day of Service with a heartfelt Community play honoring the Oblate Sisters (Black Nuns), who courageously came to Leavenworth in April 1888 to take on the vital mission of educating and caring for Black orphans, previously overseen by the Sisters of Charity. Despite facing resistance from townspeople and enduring harsh conditions, these remarkable women persevered and dedicated themselves to serving orphans until 1960, alongside the support of allies in the community and the Sisters of Charity. We are honored to share the inspiring legacy of these unsung heroes of Leavenworth's history, beautifully retold by local playwright Lo**ta Law.
Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for Children/students.
Tickets are available at the Richard Allen Cultural Center and Museum, 412 Kiowa St, Leavenworth, KS 66048. 913-682-8772

register now!

Black Legislative Day at the Capitol Join the Kansas Black Leadership Council (KBLC) for Black Legislative Day at the Capitol 2025 as we come together to advocate, connect, and elevate Black voices across Kansas.📅 Date: Monday, February 17, 2025🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM📍 Location: Kansas State Capitol, Topeka, KSThis year’s...

Authorities work to find the source of racist texts sent to Black people nationwide after the election. Here’s what we know…

Authorities work to find the source of racist texts sent to Black people nationwide after the election. Here’s what we know | CNN Federal and state authorities are working to find the origins of racist text messages sent to Black people across the country threatening them with slavery and telling them they were “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.”