Importance of Negro Welfare League

In "Passing," it is also known as NWL. The Negro Welfare League is a charitable organization in which Irene and Brian Redfield are active. It actually serves as a social outlet for blacks who are better off than others, and sponsors teas and dances to raise money to help other black Americans. Although the intention is honorable, it comes off as a pretentious, elitist group that wealthy people like Irene Redfield use as a way to feel better about themselves.