NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

The NAACP, or National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is one of the oldest civil rights organizations in the United States, founded in 1909. Its mission is to fight for racial justice and equality for African Americans and all people of color. The organization works through advocacy, education, and legal action to address issues such as racial discrimination, voting rights, and social injustice. The NAACP has played a crucial role in major civil rights advancements, including the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision that desegregated public schools.