Ben Jealous
2018 midterms
Ben Jealous Loses Governor Race In Maryland

Ben Jealous fell short in his effort to become governor of Maryland when he lost the election on Tuesday night to…
by NewsOne Staff
11.06.18
Maryland's incumbent Attorney General Brian Frosh at a Democratic party rally in Rockville, MD.
Inside Ben Jealous' Plan To Fund Maryland HBCUs

The funding battle continues...
by Clarissa Hamlin
10.19.18
Georgia Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams Holds Primary Night Event In Atlanta
Odds Increase For Ending The Black Governor Drought

The 2018 election cycle offers an opportunity to end the drought of Black governors.
by Nigel Roberts
06.25.18
EMILY's List Breaking Through 2016 at the Democratic National Convention
Primary Colors

Stacey Abrams, in one of several races to watch, holds a strong lead in her historic run for governor.
by Nigel Roberts
05.21.18
House Democrats Speak To Press After Weekly Caucus Meeting
Elijah Cummings Hospitalized

Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings is hospitalized and his wife Maya Rockeymoore Cummings suspendes her Democratic primary campaign.
by Nigel Roberts
01.07.18
We Stand United NYC Rally
Time For NAACP To Elect A Woman President

The move would give the 108-year-old organization more relevance at a critical junction in the nation’s social justice movement.
by China Dickerson, Contributor
06.01.17
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Former NAACP Head Ben Jealous: We Must Hold…

Roland Martin, host of NewsOne Now, caught up with Ben Jealous, former NAACP President/CEO and Bernie Sanders supporter, at the…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Jury Deliberations Continue In First Freddie Gray Trial
Cornell Brooks: Marilyn Mosby’s Decision To Drop Charges…

In a stunning move, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has decided to drop all charges against the remaining three officers involved in…
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Meets With African-American Civic Leaders In Baltimore
Former NAACP Head Ben Jealous To Endorse Bernie…

Former NAACP head Ben Jealous will offer his endorsement of Democratic Party presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders on Friday. The endorsement…
by D.L. Chandler
02.05.16
Diversity Affluence: The Well Fed, Well Rested Van Jones Leads A Hunger Strike
How Van Jones Leads A Hunger Strike, According…

One thing civil rights activists must do is keep the public’s attention on serious matters. Still, even they have a…
by NewsOne Staff, brought to you by Culture Shift Labs
04.05.18
Diversity Affluence: The Future Is Being Written In Code
Van Jones: The Future For Children Of Color…

Despite the fact that we have Black people in positions of power throughout government, including the White House, Black economic progress…
by NewsOne Staff, brought to you by Culture Shift Labs
04.05.18
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News Roundup: Former NAACP President Ben Jealous May…

Benjamin Jealous, the NAACP’s former president, is reportedly considering running for a U.S. Senate seat. According to sources close to…
by NewsOne Staff
03.09.15
Black Men Inspire: 40 Prominent African Americans Share…

Van Jones joined Roland Martin Thursday on “NewsOne Now” to discuss the new book, “Reach: 40 Black Men Speak on…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
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Lorraine C. Miller Named Interim President & CEO…

(LAS VEGAS, NV) – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held its final National Board of Directors…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Petition Urges NAACP To Elect 1st Female President…

With the recent resignation of NAACP President Ben Jealous (pictured), the organization finds itself looking for new leadership. In the…
by D.L. Chandler
06.19.19
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Ben Jealous, President Of NAACP, To Step Down…

In a surprise move, NAACP President Benjamin Jealous, 40, has announced that he is stepping down from the position in…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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NAACP, NAN Call On DOJ To Bring Civil…

US Attorney General Eric Holder faces a tough decision as civil rights group petition the Department of Justice to press…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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President Meets With African-American Leaders To Address Economic…

On Thursday, President Barack Obama met with African-American leaders across various organizations to discuss and address growing concerns regarding the…
by D.L. Chandler
06.19.19
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NAACP President Ben Jealous: Black People “Are Doing…

In an interview with David Gregory on Meet The Press, NAACP President Ben Jealous (pictured) said that Black Americans “are…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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