The NAACP
The NAACP stands for the National Association of Colored People. It is a civil rights or interest group in the United States. In response to the marginalization and uneven treatment of the American black community at the time, the movement was founded in 1909. The NAACP’s principal goal is to advocate for justice and equity for African-Americans in the United States. However, in the twenty-first century, its mission has been to ensure African-American equity in areas such as education, economics, and politics. To make certain that all forms of racial discrimination are completely eradicated. The organization holds its origin to the race riot which took place in 1908, at Springfield Illinois the state capital and the home town of the then president of America Abraham Lincoln. The action was considered and a catalyst for the birth of the organization.
Treatment of their members
NAACP has a unique membership structure with classifications such as adults and youth membership. The organization is a member-focused organization; therefore, it seeks the welfare of it members as it focuses on helping them gain fair and equal treatment in the American society.
Relationship with the government
The movement has been vocal regarding the determination of legislative priorities in America. Therefore, there is a need to emphasize that based on the nature of the activities of NAACP; it seems not to have a good relationship with the government. The movement appears to criticize a large proportion of public policy. A pointer to the conflict between NAACP and the government was depicted when President George Bush declined an invitation to speak at NAACP’s national convention in 2004.
Current actions
The current actions NAACP of include advocacy and ensuring equity for African-Americans. Its current areas of focus are education, health, media diversity, federal advocacy, civil engagements, employments opportunity and criminal justice.
