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 parking lot across the street from the…
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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 board never approved the letter sent by…
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 Compromise Solution.” While citing how divisive the…
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. 1, 2015 during the annual Emancipation Proclamation…
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 McCray will be making a presentation on…
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 confirmed that his firm is looking into…