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NAACP
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Founded in 1909, headed by W.E.B DuBois, the organisation was formed to oppose discrimination and racial hatred.
From 1939 to 1942 membership grew from 50,000 to 450,000.
The NAACP is best known for its campaigning court cases which challenged the legal basis of segregation.
NAACP members were also involved in non-violent direct action and other initiatives EG encouraging black voting registration.
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From 1939 to 1942 membership grew from 50,000 to 450,000.
From 1939 to 1942 membership grew from 50,000 to 450,000.
In 1957 The NAACP organised a boycott of a newly built school in Lafayette, protesting that its facilities were obviously inferior to those enjoyed at the local white school