The NAACP is America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. It was founded in 1909 by black and white activists. The organization is responsible for many landmark court cases that improved the civil rights of minorities, especially during the civil rights era. According to their own website, their mission is “to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.” To learn more about the NAACP or to join check out their website.
http://www.naacp.org/about-us/
http://www.naacp.org/about-us/
Black Lives Matter originated from a movement of the same name that started after acquittal of the neighborhood watch volunteer who killed Trayvon Martin. The group stands for the end of state-sanctioned violence and anti-Black racism. The group also supports the LGBT community. The organization has drawn criticism. Some demonstrations have turned violent and hateful. A resulting movement called All Lives Matter has arisen. This though also has drawn criticism because it “reflects a view of racial dismissal, ignoring, and denial.” If you are interested about the Black Lives Matter Movement, check out their website.
https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/
If you would like to read more about both sides of the argument, check out these interesting articles.
"I was a civil rights activist in the 1960s. But it's hard for me to get behind Black Lives Matter."
"Black Lives Matter is Democracy in Action"
"Why 'All Lives Matter' is Such a Perilous Phrase"
https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/
If you would like to read more about both sides of the argument, check out these interesting articles.
"I was a civil rights activist in the 1960s. But it's hard for me to get behind Black Lives Matter."
"Black Lives Matter is Democracy in Action"
"Why 'All Lives Matter' is Such a Perilous Phrase"
The American Civil Liberties Union was founded in 1920. It is an organization meant to defend the nation’s civil liberties. It does this by working through the courts, legislatures, and communities. ACLU deals with a very wide variety of issues including capital punishment, free speech, immigrant’s rights, national security, racial justice, voting rights, women’s rights. If you would like to learn more or become, check out their website.
https://www.aclu.org/
https://www.aclu.org/