NAACP NEWARK

Mission Statement

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

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Saluting a Century of Civil Rights Activism

Serving Newark Since 1914

Championing Equality
The Freedom Fund Initiative

The Freedom Fund is a vital NAACP Newark Chapter initiative dedicated to advancing racial justice and economic equality. Our mission is to empower marginalized communities by providing resources and support for legal advocacy, educational opportunities, and economic development. Through strategic partnerships and grassroots activism, we fight to dismantle systemic barriers and ensure everyone has the freedom to thrive. Join us in our commitment to building a more just and equitable society. Donate today to make a lasting impact.

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About NAACP

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s most recognized and active grass-roots civil rights organization. A call was made on President Lincoln’s centennial birthday on February 12, 1909 for a national conference on the plight of Negroes in America, which included “discussion of present evils, the voicing of protests and the renewal of the struggle for civil and political liberty.” They wanted to bring national attention to the blatant disenfranchisement of the Negro.

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