Associations and Organizations

NAACP

Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the largest civil rights organization in the United States. "The principal objective of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of the United States".

National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates

This site includes links to conference papers in NAAAS Monograph Series as well as job postings and articles from affiliate associations: the National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, the National Association of Native American Studies, and the International Association of Asian Studies.

National Urban League

The National Urban League works to assist "African Americans in the search for social and economic equality". From this site, you can find resources, affiliate members, current news, and a listing of special events.

National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)

NCNW was begun by Mary McLeod Bethune to unite women to secure justice. It is now a multi-faceted organization that works at local, state, national and international levels.