The NAACP

The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) was established in 1909, following the 1908 Springfield Illinois Race riot and horrific practice of lynching. It is an interracial organization primarily focused on the current and prevalent issues occurring. This organization has helped aid the abolition of segregation, elimination of discrimination, and fought to end poverty on local levels in an effort to ensure the organization’s motto of, “the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.” It is essential to teach students about the NAACP because it demonstrates the equality of all Americans, sets an example of successful civic participation, and it helped contribute to the way the United States is today. In the 20th century, there was a common theme of racism and discrimination throughout the entire nation. White males were the superior group and always had been throughout history. This forced the discriminated individuals, particularly that were African American, to live an entirely different lifestyle: without interaction with the superiors. In 1909, the NAACP was the 1st organization to be formed by both black and …show more content…
The NAACP tried to unify the people and increase participation among other community members. They sponsored youth campaigns against violence, encourage economic enterprise and lead voter drives. This shaped the way discriminated people, segregated, and poor people contributed to society as the NAACP set an example for how they could and would contribute to society. It further allowed all citizens to take part in something that they felt as individuals was contributing to the greater good of the nation, which encouraged more people to become