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The '''National Association for the Advancement of Colored People''' ('''NAACP''') is a civil rights organization in the [[United States]], formed in 1909 as an interracial endeavor to advance justice for [[African Americans]] by a group including [[W. E. B. Du Bois]], [[Mary White Ovington]], [[Moorfield Storey]], and [[Ida B. Wells]]. The NAACP's mission in the 21st century is "to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination."
The '''National Association for the Advancement of Colored People''' ('''NAACP''') is a civil rights organization in the United States, formed in 1909 as an interracial endeavor to advance justice for African Americans. The NAACP is one of the oldest and most influential civil rights organizations in the United States.


== History ==
== History ==
The NAACP was founded on February 12, 1909, the centennial anniversary of the birth of [[Abraham Lincoln]]. The organization was established in response to the ongoing violence against African Americans around the country. The NAACP's early work included efforts to end [[lynching]] and to fight [[Jim Crow laws]] that enforced racial segregation.
The NAACP was founded on February 12, 1909, in response to the ongoing violence against African Americans around the country. The founding group included W. E. B. Du Bois, Mary White Ovington, Moorfield Storey, and Ida B. Wells. The organization was formed partly in response to the 1908 Springfield race riot in Illinois.


== Key Figures ==
The NAACP's mission in the early 20th century was to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. The organization has played a significant role in the civil rights movement, including the fight against segregation and discrimination in the United States.
The NAACP has been led by many prominent figures in the civil rights movement. [[W. E. B. Du Bois]] was one of the organization's founders and served as the editor of its magazine, ''[[The Crisis]]''. [[Thurgood Marshall]], who later became the first African American [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] Justice, served as the head of the NAACP's [[Legal Defense Fund]] and was instrumental in the landmark case [[Brown v. Board of Education]].


== Major Campaigns and Legal Victories ==
== Key Achievements ==
The NAACP has been involved in numerous significant campaigns and legal battles throughout its history. Some of the most notable include:
The NAACP has been instrumental in several landmark legal cases and civil rights actions:


* The fight against [[lynching]] in the early 20th century.
* '''[[Brown v. Board of Education]]''': The NAACP's Legal Defense and Educational Fund, led by Thurgood Marshall, successfully argued this case before the Supreme Court in 1954, which declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional.
* The legal battle against school segregation, culminating in the [[Brown v. Board of Education]] decision in 1954.
* The campaign for the passage of the [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]] and the [[Voting Rights Act of 1965]].


== Structure and Organization ==
* '''[[Civil Rights Act of 1964]]''': The NAACP was a key player in the passage of this landmark legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The NAACP is structured with a national office and local branches throughout the United States. The national office is located in [[Baltimore, Maryland]]. The organization is governed by a board of directors and has various committees focused on different aspects of civil rights work.


== Current Activities ==
* '''[[Voting Rights Act of 1965]]''': The organization was also pivotal in the enactment of this law, which aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
Today, the NAACP continues to focus on issues such as [[voter suppression]], [[police brutality]], and economic inequality. The organization also works to promote [[education]] and [[healthcare]] access for African Americans and other marginalized communities.


== Related Pages ==
== Structure and Leadership ==
* [[Civil rights movement]]
The NAACP is structured with a national board of directors and a network of local branches and state conferences. The organization is led by a president and CEO, with Derrick Johnson currently holding this position.
 
The NAACP's activities are guided by its mission to "ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination."
 
== Current Initiatives ==
The NAACP continues to focus on issues such as:
 
* '''[[Criminal Justice Reform]]''': Advocating for fair treatment in the criminal justice system and addressing racial disparities.
 
* '''[[Economic Opportunity]]''': Promoting economic sustainability and closing the racial wealth gap.
 
* '''[[Education]]''': Ensuring equal access to quality education for all students.
 
* '''[[Health]]''': Addressing health disparities and promoting access to affordable healthcare.
 
== Also see ==
* [[Civil Rights Movement]]
* [[Thurgood Marshall]]
* [[W. E. B. Du Bois]]
* [[W. E. B. Du Bois]]
* [[Thurgood Marshall]]
* [[Ida B. Wells]]
* [[Brown v. Board of Education]]
* [[Springfield Race Riot of 1908]]
* [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]]
* [[Voting Rights Act of 1965]]
* [[Jim Crow laws]]
* [[Lynching in the United States]]
 
== See Also ==
* [[National Urban League]]
* [[Southern Christian Leadership Conference]]
* [[Congress of Racial Equality]]
* [[Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee]]


== References ==
{{Civil rights organizations}}
{{Reflist}}
{{African American history}}


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Revision as of 15:24, 9 December 2024

File:Founders of the NAACP.jpg
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
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Formation February 12, 1909
Type Non-profit organization
Headquarters Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Membership N/A
Language N/A
Leader title President
Leader name Derrick Johnson
Website naacp.org


The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a civil rights organization in the United States, formed in 1909 as an interracial endeavor to advance justice for African Americans. The NAACP is one of the oldest and most influential civil rights organizations in the United States.

History

The NAACP was founded on February 12, 1909, in response to the ongoing violence against African Americans around the country. The founding group included W. E. B. Du Bois, Mary White Ovington, Moorfield Storey, and Ida B. Wells. The organization was formed partly in response to the 1908 Springfield race riot in Illinois.

The NAACP's mission in the early 20th century was to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. The organization has played a significant role in the civil rights movement, including the fight against segregation and discrimination in the United States.

Key Achievements

The NAACP has been instrumental in several landmark legal cases and civil rights actions:

  • Brown v. Board of Education: The NAACP's Legal Defense and Educational Fund, led by Thurgood Marshall, successfully argued this case before the Supreme Court in 1954, which declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional.
  • Civil Rights Act of 1964: The NAACP was a key player in the passage of this landmark legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
  • Voting Rights Act of 1965: The organization was also pivotal in the enactment of this law, which aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.

Structure and Leadership

The NAACP is structured with a national board of directors and a network of local branches and state conferences. The organization is led by a president and CEO, with Derrick Johnson currently holding this position.

The NAACP's activities are guided by its mission to "ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination."

Current Initiatives

The NAACP continues to focus on issues such as:

  • Criminal Justice Reform: Advocating for fair treatment in the criminal justice system and addressing racial disparities.
  • Education: Ensuring equal access to quality education for all students.
  • Health: Addressing health disparities and promoting access to affordable healthcare.

Also see

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