The Niagara Movement

The Niagara Movement, founded in 1905 by Black intellectuals and activists including W.E.B. Du Bois, was a civil rights organization advocating for racial equality and political activism. It challenged the prevalent idea of accommodating racial segregation and discrimination, emphasizing full civil rights, education, and economic opportunities for Black Americans. Named after the Niagara Falls area where the first meeting was held, the movement aimed to push for social change through passionate advocacy and opposition to racial injustice, laying the groundwork for later organizations like the NAACP.