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United States - Circa 1999: The footage begins with a close-up of Roy Wilkins as he discusses the goals of the NAACP, speaking passionately about the organization’s mission to fight for racial equality. The film then transitions to scenes from the era of segregation, showing businesses with signs designating areas for ‘colored people,’ a stark reminder of the discrimination faced by African Americans during that time.Clarence Maurice Mitchell Jr. is featured during the 68th NAACP Annual Convention, where he reflects on the significant role Wilkins played within the organization. The narrator reveals that it is, in fact, Clarence Maurice Mitchell Jr. himself, who shares his personal views of Wilkins and his immense impact on the civil rights movement, acknowledging Wilkins’ leadership and unwavering commitment to achieving justice and equality for African Americans. (Footage by Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images)