Our Mission…
…is to achieve equity, political rights and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination and accelerate well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
Our Vision…
… an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination.
Our Objectives
To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens.
To achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice.
To remove barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes.
To seek enactment and enforcement of federal, state, and local laws securing civil rights.
To inform the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and to seek its elimination.
To educate persons as to their constitutional rights and to take all lawful actions to secure the exercise thereof, and furtherance of these objectives.
Founded in 1909
… the NAACP is the most widely recognized civil rights organization. Prompted by a deadly riot in Springfield, IL, the NAACP was formed to secure the rights for all people protected by the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments.
The NAACP recognized that the U.S. Constitution promised an end to slavery and equal protection under the law. The organization formed with a mission to ensure political, educational and social equality and eliminate racial prejudice.
The NAACP Today
… is more than 2,200 branches and a half-million members and supporters around the world who are premiere advocates for civil rights in their communities. They are leading the efforts in grassroots campaigns for equality and voter mobilization.
The NAACP reinvigorated its commitment to the fight for freedom engaging young adults to continue that fight until equality is no longer a far-fetched hope.