Social Movements & Civil Rights

Formation of the National Negro Committee

A group of leaders and activists met in New York City to address racial injustices. The gathering focused on preserving African American rights in the face of growing discrimination and violence. Key figures included W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells, who emphasized the need for organized action. This marked the beginning of a movement that would evolve into the NAACP, aiming for systemic change in civil rights.

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