NAACP And Anti-Lynching

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This site proves a credible source in many ways. First, it not only gives information on the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill but it consists of the bill itself. Reason being, it gives evidence to back up its reasoning with a very real and true document. Furthermore, NAACP is the organization that wholeheartedly supported the favorable changes of the Harlem renaissance in all its entirety. Wherefore, NAACP withstood lynchings and has record of most, if not all, things it witnessed not to mention that NAACP is an organization of professionals who can be trusted. Therefore this site is a trustworthy resource.

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