The Brooklyn NAACP

Chartered in 1922, the Brooklyn Branch of the NAACP grew from an anti-lynching meeting held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in December 1920. It works to build Black political, social, and economic power and defend the social, economic, political, and legal rights of people of color. The branch addresses civil rights and racial discrimination through public education, advocacy, and lawful action. Recent work includes a white paper on health equity and a successful legal challenge to New York State's line warming ban, which affected voter support at polling places. The organization also shares public statements on healthcare costs and other issues affecting Brooklyn communities. Membership and donations are available through the branch.