The NAACP, or National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is a civil rights organization founded in 1909. Its primary mission is to fight for the rights and equality of African Americans and other marginalized groups in the United States. The organization works through advocacy, education, and legal action to address issues such as discrimination, voting rights, and social justice. The NAACP has played a significant role in many landmark civil rights cases and movements, including the Brown v. Board of Education decision that ended racial segregation in public schools. Today, it continues to address contemporary issues like police brutality, economic inequality, and voter suppression, striving to create a more equitable society for all.