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Supporters of Lamborn rally at local office
August 12, 2011 1:56 PM
In response to this weeks protests by the NAACP calling the local Congressman's "tar baby" comment 'racist' and 'offensive', Rep. Doug Lamborn's supporters are rallying outside of his office this afternoon. more » -
Groups rally outside Lamborn's office
August 8, 2011 8:39 PM
Local pastors and civil rights leaders called on Congressman Doug Lamborn to resign Monday morning over his use of the term "tar baby" in reference to President Barack Obama. The Colorado Springs Branch of the NAACP, the Southern Colorado Ministerial Union (SCMU) and members of the El Paso County Democratic... more » -
Racist graffiti on local playground sparks outrage
April 2, 2010 3:39 PM
The president of the NAACP in Colorado Springs is calling for an investigation of graffiti found at a school playground in District 49. The district was informed of the graffiti Friday morning and it was removed immediately. News First 5 reporter Abby Lane will have a report on the... more » -
'Precious' wins big at 41st NAACP Image Awards
February 27, 2010 10:32 AM
"Precious" has been named outstanding motion picture and outstanding independent film at the 41st NAACP Image Awards. The heart-wrenching film is about an illiterate and abused teen who finds hope in a Harlem classroom. Stars Mo'Nique and Gabby Sidibe, screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher and director Lee Daniels also won. The... more »
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