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The NAACP Alaska Oregon Washington State Area Conference will be held from Friday to Sunday, (Sept.13 - 15) at Northern Quest Resort and Casino, which will host guest speakers and hold workshops that will address current issues involving communities of color and taking action to vote.

“Black Lives Matter.” “Not One More.” These messages along with many others were written on signs as part of a Black Lives Matter vigil on Saturday.

How can the Spokane NAACP move past the Rachel Dolezal story? After a community meeting Monday night, the answer, it seems is by becoming a larger, more unified organization.

What are your thoughts on the recent stories about Rachel Dolezal's identity? How should the faith community respond?

The Spokane NAACP wants to give locals a voice. For the next five Mondays the community is invited to join in panel discussions at the Community Building, where NAACP leaders will lead forums on justice issues facing Spokane.

In response to racist hate mail sent to Rachel Dolezal, the newly installed president of the Spokane NAACP, about 150 people rallied outside her office Friday afternoon, linked arms and said no to bigotry in Spokane.