AP African American Studies / Unit 3: The Practice of Freedom
3.9 Black Organizations and Institutions
Notes
The Niagara Movement (1905) and the NAACP (1909) fought for civil rights through law and protest. The National Urban League (1910) helped migrants with jobs and housing. Black churches and businesses were community anchors.
Practice
The NAACP was founded in:
Legal challenges.
The National Urban League focused on:
Economic opportunity.
The Niagara Movement was led by:
1905.
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