"How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began" by Mary White Ovington is an important work that tells the story of the formation and development of an organization aimed at protecting the rights and interests of African Americans in the United States. The author covers in detail the history of the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, sharing her own observations, research and impressions of participation in this important movement. This book will help readers better understand the fundamental principles and values that underpinned the struggle for equal rights and freedom for all citizens, regardless of race or ethnicity.