The formation of the NAACP and Du Bois’ magazine, “The Crisis”

Name: The formation of the NAACP and Du Bois’ magazine, “The Crisis”
Uploaded: 2026-05-19T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 3 min 10 s
Description: After violent race riots surged across the United States, the NAACP was formed in 1909. W.E.B. Du Bois became its only Black board member and editor of the organization’s magazine, “The Crisis.” The publication used journalism, art, and data to expose racial violence and highlight Black achievement.

After violent race riots surged across the United States, the NAACP was formed in 1909. W.E.B. Du Bois became its only Black board member and editor of the organization’s magazine, “The Crisis.” The publication used journalism, art, and data to expose racial violence and highlight Black achievement.

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