What did W.E.B. Dubois contribute to the black community? Select 2
He was a former slave who promoted jobs and education for blacks
He was instrumental in forming the NACCP
He wrote The Souls of Black Folk, which focused on the conditions of blacks.
He sued the U.S. government on the basis of violations of the Fourteenth Amendment
The two contributions that W.E.B. Du Bois made to the black community were:
1) He was instrumental in forming the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) in 1909. Du Bois played a key role in its establishment and served as the director of publications and research, and later as the editor of its magazine, The Crisis. The NAACP became one of the most influential civil rights organizations in the United States, fighting for racial equality and justice.
2) He wrote The Souls of Black Folk, published in 1903. This influential book focused on the conditions and experiences of African Americans, discussing issues such as racial inequality, segregation, and the concept of double consciousness. Du Bois' work helped to raise awareness about the struggles faced by black Americans and contributed to the development of African American literature and intellectual thought.