1909 - W.E.B. Du Bois Founds the NAACP

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    • Who was William Edward Burghardt Du Bois?

    An American civil rights activist, historian, and writer.
    • What did Du Bois observe during his college years that influenced his future work?
    Discrimination against African Americans.
    • What did Du Bois believe about African Americans?
    That they shared common interests and should unite to fight prejudice.
    • What organization did Du Bois help found?
    The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
    • What goals did the NAACP focus on under Du Bois's leadership?
    Political, social, educational, and economic equality for African Americans.