W.E.B. Du Bois and His Impact on America
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W.E.B. Du Bois and the NAACP: A Struggle for Equality
This chapter explores the establishment of the NAACP in Springfield, Illinois, emphasizing the critical role of W.E.B. Du Bois in shaping its mission and framing the race issue. It also delves into the disillusionment with political leadership, particularly during the New Deal, and the challenges faced by African Americans in achieving voting rights and social equity. The narrative further highlights Du Bois's scholarly work on African American history and his continued commitment to civil rights, bridging the past and the future of activism.
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