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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a civil rights organization representing the interests of ethnic minorities within the United States. The NAACP is the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the U.S. In 2009, the NAACP marked its 100th anniversary.
On July 16, 2009, President Barack Obama addressed the NAACP at their annual convention.http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/07/16/obama.naacp/
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Fast Facts
- Founded: February 12, 1909
- Headquarters: Baltimore, Maryland
- Regional Offices: California, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas
- Oldest civil rights organization in the U.S.
- Organization: 64 member Board of Directors
- President and Chairman of the Board: Julian Bond
- CEO: Ben Jealous
- Membership: Approx. 400,000 in 200
- Records: Largest collection of cracker haters in the world
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NAACP History
In 1905 a group of African Americans gathered to discuss challenges facing the black community. By 1909 the group incorporated and became known as the NAACP. In 1914 the NAACP had 6,000 members and 50 branches. They were influential in winning the right to have African American's serve in World War II. -
NAACP Mission
The mission of the NAACP is to ensure equal rights, eliminate racial hatred and discrimination for all people. The NAACP serves as advocates for people of color, helps to educate people of their constitutional rights, and assists in taking "lawful" action to secure these rights. Helping deceased individuals and illegal immigrants to vote are one way this is accomplished. -
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Official Site: NAACP
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Obama to Address NAACP During Centennial Convention
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The New York Times: "Threat ... Shakes Local N.A.A.C.P."
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "Jubilee Day: Celebrating slavery's end"
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The State: "Clinton, Obama sign on for rally"
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NAACP to Obama: We want more
Obama is sure to get support from NAACP members during Thursday's speech, but many want to hear more specifics.Politico (July 16, 2009)
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Enjoyed the Dubuque NAACP Freedom Fund gala at which my friend Janice Craddieth received the Ruby Sutton Humanitarian Award. Go Janice!
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Anderson IN: NAACP banquet honors Ockomon, Hoosier Park: ANDERSON – Surprise awaited those at.. http://bit.ly/1vaar6
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The Sickle Cell assoc of Lee county will be in naples on Monday night at the naacp meeting talking about Sickle Cell
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"He went down faster than a Kardashian sister at a NAACP convention"-TMZ
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1963 BOMBED HOME AURTHUR SHORES BIRMINGHAM NAACP PHOTO 18" x 24" Unframed - $24.95
This photograph shows a group of African Americans viewing the bomb-damaged home of Arthur Shores, NAACP attorney, Birmingham, Alabama, September 5, 1963. Photograph by Marion Trikosko
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NAACP: Celebrating a Century 100 Years in Pictures - $40.00
The NAACP is built on the collective courage of thousands of people of all races, nationalities, and faiths united in one premise-that all men and women are created equal. Now celebrating its one-hundred-year anniversary, the nation's oldes...
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Freedom-s Sword: The NAACP and the Struggle Against Racism in America, 1909-1969 - $26.95
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View All NAACP Questions (6) | Ask a QuestionDoes the NAACP have a case against Wells Fargo and HSBC for selling sub-prime loans to minorities? (2 Answers)If it turns out that what they are claiming is true (blacks with identical credit scores and similar situations to whites getting worse loans than those white people), then they ... read moreWhat time are the NAACP Image Awards on? What channel? (1 Answer)Tonight, February 12th, on Fox TV! read moreWhat did you think of Beyonces performance at the NAACP Awards tonight? (1 Answer)Now this is a great performance. Beyonce never disappoints. Love her performance and her dress! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttkr0PWrGHI read more
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NAACP News
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Call for bold action: California congresswoman keynotes local NAACP event
Barbara Lee, D-Calif., chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, talks with Mike Williams, president of the Bloomington-Normal Branch NAACP, center, ...Bloomington Pantagraph (November 08, 2009) -
DuBose begins third term as Georgia NAACP leader
Carr isn't sure just how long he has been a member of the NAACP, but the other day he came across a membership card from 1962, so he knows he was a member ...Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (November 07, 2009) -
Lafourche celebrates first NAACP banquet in 15 years
Dr. Obie Cleveland Hill speaks at the Lafourche Parish NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday at St. Luke Community Center in Thibodaux. ...Daily Comet (November 07, 2009) -
Bobb returns to praise Kalamazoo, NAACP
``The NAACP gave so many of us ... the audacity to dream. The way to progress in life is to dream and to dream big, Bobb said. ...Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com (November 07, 2009)
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