NAACP's congressional and legal accomplishments, 1977-1991
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The NAACP has scored a number of successes from 1977-91 in its campaign to promote and protect civil rights of colored people in the US and the rest of the world. NAACP, along with other civic organizations succeeded in lobbying for a number of legislative measures related to voting rights, equal treatment for disabled persons and others. Furthermore, NAACP pursued legal action on behalf of colored people. In addition, NAACP participated and initiated a number of conferences and programs to alleviate the social conditions of minority groups.
Publication Name: The Crisis
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0011-1422
Year: 1993
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Q & A for publisher and NAACP leader
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When Benjamin Hooks became executive director of the NAACP in 1977, he wanted the organization to have its own permanent headquarters, increase its membership and ensure that its programs would remain responsive to the needs of minority groups. These goals were acheived to some extent after almost 15 years of his leadership. Hooks refers to the legal battles that NAACP had to pursue several times because of insidious Supreme Court decision as the most difficult part of his job.
Publication Name: The Crisis
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0011-1422
Year: 1993
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