Social Movements & Civil Rights

Founding of the NAACP

The NAACP was founded in response to racial violence and injustice. A group of activists, including W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells, convened in New York City to address the systemic discrimination faced by African Americans. Their goal was to advocate for equal rights and combat racial prejudice through legal challenges and public protest. This marked a significant step towards civil rights activism in the United States.

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