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• [1] CBrown from Brooklyn July 10, 2009 - 12:14PM

  I've wondered if there's ever been any desired to change the name. "Colored People" in any other context is a antiquated and perhaps even insulting term.

  
  
• [2] the truth from bkny July 10, 2009 - 12:17PM

  Antiquated and Insulting true but, it reminds you never to forget.

  
  
• [3] Pete from NY NY July 10, 2009 - 12:17PM

  The NAACP has accomplished a great deal, however many young african americans considering joining their cause take pause because old guard leadership won't embrace modernization.

  Also, what can be done to improve the efficiency of the organization, including preventing

  embarrassment of the NAACP building being foreclosed on in Jamaica Queens.

  
  
• [4] Mike C. from Downtown Manhattan July 10, 2009 - 12:17PM

  The wonderful Ms. Dukes should become aware that most non-profits are run by women.

  
  
• [5] Ebun from Brooklyn July 10, 2009 - 12:18PM

  Why was W E B Du Bouis kicked out of the NAACP, and since he died in Ghana (where Obama is headed) what's the relationship of the organization with Africa?

  
  
• [6] Lin Young from St Petersburg, FL July 10, 2009 - 12:25PM

  Hazel Dukes: Thanks for your explanation of why the NAACP hasn't changed it's name and removed the word "colored" from it's name. It's true, we are all colored and the NAACP has acted on behalf of all Americans, not just those who are colored black.

  
  
• [7] the truth from bkny July 10, 2009 - 12:41PM

  Well said Lin and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY NAACP!

  Why reduce yourself to that MAC? OH you must be part of the reason affirmative action was even necessary.

  
  
• [8] Emma Missouri from Brooklyn July 10, 2009 - 12:46PM

  Lenoard,

  You actually used the word "we" when you were talking to Hazel Dukes! What do you mean "we" white man. The quote: WE don't have leaders like that today. (leaders like A.Philip Randolph) Leanord you are good at interviewing but sometimes your white male ignorance and elitism shines through.Please continue to educate yourself

  
  
• [9] eva July 10, 2009 - 01:09PM

  Emma,

  Maybe Leonard said "we" because his family is multi-racial, like mine.

  But Leonard probably said "we" because people across the racial spectrum need good leaders, and if black people don't have good leaders, then white people suffer. Similarly, when we have a white leader like George W. Bush, even though he's not black, everyone suffers.

  We're all Americans, we're all in this sorry mess (massive deficits, two wars, not enough given to ordinary people) together.