Established Organizations

Definition

Established organizations refer to well-established, often national-level groups that have been operating for a significant period of time. These organizations typically have formal leadership structures and established networks.

Related terms

National Urban League: A prominent civil rights organization founded in 1910 that focuses on economic empowerment and social justice for African Americans.

Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC): A civil rights organization founded by Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders focused on nonviolent protest and achieving racial equality.

National Association of Colored Women (NACW): One of the earliest African American women's organizations founded in 1896, which advocated for social reform and civil rights.