The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) was founded in 1909 by a diverse group of individuals, including both Black and white activists. Some key figures in its establishment include:
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W.E.B. Du Bois - A prominent African American scholar and civil rights activist, Du Bois was instrumental in the founding of the NAACP and served as the editor of its magazine, "The Crisis."
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Ida B. Wells - A journalist and anti-lynching activist, Wells played a crucial role in advocating for civil rights and women's rights.
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Henry Moskowitz - A Jewish social worker and civil rights advocate, he was one of the early leaders involved in the founding of the NAACP.
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Mary White Ovington - A white activist and social worker, Ovington was a co-founder of the NAACP and dedicated her life to social justice.
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Charles Edward Russell - A journalist and social reformer, Russell was also a founding member.
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Moorfield Storey - A prominent attorney and former president of the American Bar Association, Storey was active in civil rights issues and helped establish the NAACP.
The NAACP was formed in response to the ongoing violence against Black people in the United States, particularly the lynching of African Americans, and aimed to promote civil rights and combat racial discrimination through legal challenges, advocacy, and education.