February 12
February 12, 1909
NAACP Founded Date
On February 12, 1909, the NAACP was established in response to the 1908 Springfield race riot. Founders included W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, Mary White Ovington, and Henry Moskowitz. It became the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization.
February 12, 2023
Rihanna Headlines Super Bowl Halftime Show
On February 12, 2023, Rihanna performed the halftime show at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona, drawing over 121 million viewers — the most-watched halftime show in history. She revealed her second pregnancy during the performance. The Barbadian singer is also a billionaire entrepreneur through her Fenty brand.
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Sources
1. Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Historic Performance - NPRFebruary 12, 1909
Formation of the North Carolina NAACP
The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP was formed to advocate for civil rights and social justice.
Sources
1. The NAACP: A History of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People — NAACP2. The Formation of the NAACP — Library of CongressLink copied!
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