NAACP

The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) has had a significant impact on civil rights and racial equality in the United States since its founding in 1909. Through its legal victories, policy influence, and grassroots activism, the NAACP has made an indelible mark on American society, driving progress toward racial equality and justice.

Mamie Wright

Mamie Wright used her personal experiences in her role in the NAACP. She joined in the late ‘60’s and worked

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Bobby Smith

Bobby Smith

Bobby Smith (March 2, 1918 – March 22, 1996) was born a fighter and spent his life advocating for civil

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