James_Weldon_Johnson_And_The_NAACP

James Weldon Johnson And The NAACP The National Association for The Advancement of Colored People and a number of other organizations played and important role in the recognition of the rights of Afro-Americans, but because of the hard work of many individuals, the NAACP would be considered the most successful to many. James Weldon Johnson was one of those individuals who helped in the success of the organization. Years after the NAACP was founded, James Weldon Johnson was noted as being responsible for the national recognition of the organization. In 1908, Springfield, Illinois was the site of a series of riots. William Walling, a white socialist and laborer activist was appalled by the event and felt the rights of blacks needed to be protected and everyone should fight for equality. He made a calling in the “Independent” for all to help. Mary White Ovington read the article and decided to answer. She then invited Dr. Henry Moskowitz, a laborer and social worker that wanted to participate. The three of them were the original founders of The National Association for The Advancement of Colored People, NAACP (Salzman 132-33). Later, more invited members: Charles Edward Russell, johnson, naacp, james, secretary, national, new, south, people, weldon, organization, englishuiucedu, branches, association, become, after, years, states, school, rights, meeting, kellogg, important, held, executive, colored, blacks, became, afro-americans, york, united, throughout, soon, set, position, members