[company_age]115.0[/company_age][employees]51-100 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United States. It was founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country. The NAACP's mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. The NAACP has a long and successful history of fighting for civil rights, including the desegregation of schools, the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The NAACP continues to be a leading voice for civil rights in the United States today. It is a non-profit organization that is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. The NAACP has over 2 million members and supporters across the country. It is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.[/description][ps]The NAACP provides a variety of programs and services to its members and the community. These include: advocacy, education, legal assistance, and economic empowerment.[/ps]