NAACP

Definition

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is one of the oldest and most influential civil rights organizations in the United States. Founded in 1909, it has played a crucial role in challenging racial discrimination through legal actions, lobbying efforts, and public advocacy.

Related terms

Legal Defense Fund (LDF): The legal arm of the NAACP that specializes in taking legal action to challenge racial discrimination.

Brown v. Board of Education: Landmark Supreme Court case in 1954 that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Voter Suppression: Efforts aimed at discouraging or preventing certain groups from exercising their right to vote through various means such as discriminatory laws or intimidation tactics during elections.