Tag: NAACP
West Florida High hazing investigation focuses on wrong targets
Last Thursday morning, the National Movement for Civil and Human Rights, NAACP, and Southern Christian Leadership ConferenceLast Friday held a press conference in a church…
NAACP never approved Hawthorne ‘compromise’ letter
At the commission’s Committee of the Whole, Charles Thornton, president of the Pensacola branch of the NAACP, told the Board of County Commissioners that his…
NAACP offers ‘compromise’ on Confederate flag issue
The Pensacola branch of the NAACP has sent a letter to the Escambia Board of County Commissioners titled: “Economic Development Committee Flag Response and Proposed…
Thornton elected president of local NAACP branch
Charles D. Thornton, Sr. was elected president of the Pensacola Branch of the NAACP on November 13, 2014. Mr. Thornton will assume office on Jan….
NAACP, Perdido on RESTORE’s Plate
The Escambia County RESTORE Advisory Committee meets this afternoon. Members will further discuss the body’s bylaws and also hear additional presentations from the community. Tony…
Buzz: Kennedy in Pensacola
The civil rights and racial discrimination issues with the Escambia County School District are spiraling out of Superintendent Malcolm Thomas’ control. Attorney Mike Papantonio has…
