The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a civil rights organization founded in 1909 dedicated to eliminating racial discrimination and ensuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights for all persons. It works to advance civil rights through advocacy, litigation, public education, and grassroots organizing.
The NAACP typically pursues legislative policies related to voting rights, criminal justice reform, education equity, economic opportunity, healthcare access, housing fairness, and protections against racial discrimination.
The organization is primarily funded through individual donations, membership dues, foundation grants, and corporate contributions.
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (separate organization), NAACP branches and state conferences, and the NAACP Youth and College Division.
Non-profit organization
