NAACP Activities in Harlem: Campaigns and Protests (1919–1935)

1. New York NAACP Branch organized

   Jan 27, 1911Labels: New York, Harlem

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2. New York Branch opens Harlem office

   Sep 1, 1911Labels: Harlem Office, Police Complaints

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3. Silent Parade marches down Fifth Avenue

   Jul 28, 1917Labels: Silent Parade, NAACP

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   • Silent Parade

4. Harlem Branch receives new NAACP charter

   Nov 11, 1917Labels: Harlem Branch, NAACP Charter

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   • Silent Parade

5. National Conference on Lynching held at Carnegie Hall

   May 5, 1919Labels: National Conference, Carnegie Hall

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6. James Weldon Johnson becomes NAACP executive secretary

   Jan 1, 1920Labels: James Weldon, NAACP

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   • JW Johnson

7. Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill passes U.S. House

   Jan 26, 1922Labels: Dyer Anti-Lynching, U S

   • Dyer Bill
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8. Harlem Branch reorganized with renewed charter

   Nov 9, 1931Labels: Harlem Branch, Membership Campaign

   • NY NAACP

9. Harlem race riot erupts after false rumor

   Mar 19, 1935Labels: Harlem Race, S H

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