7-Point Advocacy Model Training

Advocacy: The Foundation

This Black History Month, we're going back to the basics. 

Advocacy is fundamental to the NAACP's organizing strategy. Learn more as we dive into our 7 Points of Advocacy: Research, Litigate, Train, Convene, Storytelling, Mobilize & Advocate.

Our Agenda: 

Black History x NAACP History:

The NAACP's advocacy has been central to Black history, shaping civil rights movements and advancing racial justice nationwide. By mobilizing communities, influencing policy, and defending civil rights, the NAACP ensures that Black history is preserved and continues to inspire progress and equality.

NAACP Advocacy as Black History

The NAACP's advocacy has been central to Black history, shaping civil rights movements and advancing racial justice nationwide. From fighting segregation and voter suppression to championing economic and educational equity, the NAACP has played a pivotal role in dismantling systemic racism.

The 7-Point Advocacy Model

The NAACP 7-Point Advocacy Model provides a strategic framework for advancing civil rights and social justice. It includes 

1. Research, gathering data to support advocacy efforts;
2. Legal Redress, using legal strategies to challenge injustice; 
3. Grassroots Mobilization, engaging communities in activism; 
4. Public Policy, influencing legislation and government actions;
5. Communications, shaping public narratives through media;
6. Leadership Development, training advocates for sustained impact; and
7. Partnerships & Coalitions, collaborating with allies for collective action.