The NAACP Legal Defense Fund

The video discusses the establishment and impact of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, founded by Thurgood Marshall in the mid-20th century to combat segregation laws in the U.S. The LDF focused on education and public spaces, achieving significant legal victories that laid the groundwork for ending segregation. The organization continues to fight for racial justice today.

Who was the key figure behind the creation of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund?

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

• Thurgood Marshall

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What was the initial focus area for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund's legal battles?

• Housing

• Education

• Transportation

• Healthcare

Which of the following public spaces did the LDF target for desegregation?

• Libraries

• Movie theaters

• Shopping malls

• Airports

How many cases did Thurgood Marshall argue before the Supreme Court, and how many did he win?

• 30 cases, winning 25

• 35 cases, winning 31

• 32 cases, winning 29

• 28 cases, winning 24

What was one of the significant outcomes of the LDF's legal victories?

• The establishment of new segregation laws

• The end of segregation practices

• Increased funding for Black schools

• The creation of separate public facilities