History has a way of repeating itself. Today, it rhymes with the clicking of handcuffs on four of our own: Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, Jamael Lydel Lundy, and Trahern Jean Crews. We know this playbook. We saw it in 1942, when the Department of Justice threatened John Sengstacke and the NNPA with sedition. We saw it in the 1960s when Southern sheriffs labeled journalists “outside agitators” to hide their own brutality. The strategy hasn’t changed—only the statutes have. By weapon

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Valerie Simmons, a lifelong White Plains resident and respected community advocate, has been appointed to the White Plains City Council, bringing more than three decades of public service, housing advocacy, and labor leadership to the role. Born and raised in White Plains and educated in the White Plains Public School System, Councilwoman Simmons’ commitment to service took shape early. While attending Herbert H. Lehman College with the goal of becoming an

ALBANY, NY -- In just two short weeks, the NAACP New York State Conference will be joining electeds, advocates, and community leaders for the 55th Annual NYSABPRHAL Legislative Conference from February 13–15 in Albany, NY. The weekend will include workshops, panel discussions, networking receptions and more. This year, we are excited to announce that national NAACP leadership will also be participating in events throughout the weekend. Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of t

RYE, NY -- The members of the NAACP Port Chester-Rye Branch are thrilled to congratulate Marion Anderson on her successful election and recent installation as a member of the Rye City Council. In the November 2025 municipal election, Ms. Anderson ran as part of a slate that earned strong support from voters across the community, helping secure seats on the council for her and her Democratic colleagues. As the first African American City Council member in Rye, Councilwoman And