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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The NAACP Today

    Civil rights pioneer Julian Bond passed away over the weekend, at the age of 75. He fought for equality and justice throughout his life.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Aug 17, 2015 • 1 min read

    Civil rights pioneer Julian Bond passed away over the weekend, at the age of 75. He fought for equality and justice throughout his life. He was one of the original leaders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, co-founded the Southern Poverty Law Center, and headed the NAACP—the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People—from 1998 through the aughts. How relevant is the NAACP today when it comes to addressing the issues of the black community?

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    Julian Bond and Today's NAACP, and Eating on the Campaign Trail
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    4. 31:08Dodgers: Winning the Money Game
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Jody Armour

      USC law professor

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      Danielle Belton

      The Root

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Julian Bond and Today's NAACP, and Eating on the Campaign Trail
    1. 0:28The NAACP TodayYou’re reading this
    2. 14:55Clean Energy Jobs Act: Where Are the Jobs?
    3. 21:54TV Roundup: 'Sesame Street' on HBO, Fresh Prince Reboot and More
    4. 31:08Dodgers: Winning the Money Game
    5. 41:09Diets on the Presidential Campaign Trail
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