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Feb 12, 2009: NAACP Centennial Celebration - New York, NY

Research Department

The purpose of the Research Department is to:

1. Intensify the Association's research-based approach to advocacy by providing quantitative and qualitative data, research and measurable advocacy tools to support the NAACP's six advocacy areas: Health, Civic Engagement, Education, Economic Empowerment, Criminal Justice, and International Affairs
2. Contribute to the general base of knowledge regarding the social, economic, and political issues facing African Americans and other people of color by facilitating the dissemination and exchange of timely and relevant research and information on issues related to people of color
3. Work with other institutions and organizations committed to civil rights and social justice

1. About the NAACP:
   1. Mission
   2. History
   3. Leadership
   4. Employment
   5. Publications & Resources
   6. Henry Lee Moon Library & Civil Rights Archives
2. Get Involved:
   1. Donate
   2. Membership
   3. Arrive with 5
3. Departments & Programs:
   1. Research, Advocacy, Training
   2. Legal
   3. Field Operations
   4. ACT-SO
   5. Development
   6. Prison Project
   7. Religious Affairs
   8. Women in the NAACP
   9. Youth & College
   10. Hollywood Bureau
   11. Washington Bureau
4. Youth Action:
   1. Youth & College
   2. NAACP ACT-SO
   3. Back To School/Stay In School
   4. Youth Entrepreneurial Institute
   5. Scholarship Information
5. Legal:
   1. History & Achievements
   2. Fields of Expertise
   3. Docket
   4. Amicus Briefs
   5. Awards
   6. Law Fellow Program
   7. Submit a Complaint
   8. Additional Resources
   9. Regional Oversight
   10. Publications
6. Policy & Advocacy:
   1. Education
   2. Economic Empowerment
   3. Health
   4. Criminal Justice
   5. Civic Engagement
   6. International Affairs
   7. Research
   8. Training
   9. StateNet Legislative Tracking Tool
7. News & Media:
   1. Press Releases
   2. The Crisis Magazine
   3. The NAACP Advocate
8. Events:
   1. NAACP 98th Annual Convention
   2. NAACP Leadership 500 Summit
   3. Image Awards