12 Feb 1909 Jahr - Establishment of the NAACP

Beschreibung:

The National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) was established in 1909, and is the US' oldest and largest civil rights association. It was formed in New York City by black and white activists in response to violence against African Americans. Today, there are more than 2,200 branches and half a million members worldwide.