National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Definition

The NAACP is a civil rights organization in the United States, founded in 1909, that aims to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. It plays a pivotal role in advocating for African Americans' rights through litigation, lobbying, and public education.

Related terms

Civil Rights Act of 1964: A landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Brown v. Board of Education:

A Supreme Court case in which the Court declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional.

Interest Group:

An organized group that tries to influence public policy decisions without contesting elections directly