History). Chisholm had obtained the unimaginable as she participated in government and actively brought change to African Americans. She was one of the founders of the Congressional Black Caucus and “formed a shadow cabinet to oversee federal enforcement of civil rights laws. They asked the president to commit himself unequivocally to the goal of equality for all Americans…” (DISCovering U.S. History). This organization allowed for a common voice for African Americans and used legislative power to create positive change for underrepresented, African American communities. One of the longest standing organizations that continues to fight for African American rights and equality is the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). Its sole goal is to promote equality and safety for African Americans and throughout the civil rights era, its membership has increased dramatically. Currently, one of its primary milestones is “a massive get-out-the-vote campaign. As a result, 1 million more African Americans cast their
History). Chisholm had obtained the unimaginable as she participated in government and actively brought change to African Americans. She was one of the founders of the Congressional Black Caucus and “formed a shadow cabinet to oversee federal enforcement of civil rights laws. They asked the president to commit himself unequivocally to the goal of equality for all Americans…” (DISCovering U.S. History). This organization allowed for a common voice for African Americans and used legislative power to create positive change for underrepresented, African American communities. One of the longest standing organizations that continues to fight for African American rights and equality is the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). Its sole goal is to promote equality and safety for African Americans and throughout the civil rights era, its membership has increased dramatically. Currently, one of its primary milestones is “a massive get-out-the-vote campaign. As a result, 1 million more African Americans cast their