Which African American was a prominent figure in the founding of the NAACP?

• A. Langston Hughes
• B. W.E.B. Du Bois
• C. Booker T. Washington
• D. Rosa Parks

Answer: (B)

W.E.B. Du Bois was indeed a prominent figure in the founding of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). He played a crucial role in its establishment in 1909, which was formed in response to the ongoing violence and discrimination faced by African Americans during the early 20th century. Du Bois was an influential intellectual and civil rights activist who advocated for the advancement of African Americans through higher education and civil rights. His involvement in the NAACP was a continuation of his lifelong commitment to fighting for racial equality and justice.

Du Bois served as the first director of research and editor of the NAACP's publication, "The Crisis," where he highlighted issues faced by the African American community and promoted civil rights and social justice initiatives. His theories and activism significantly shaped the organization's mission and strategies in advocating for the rights of African Americans.

Other individuals mentioned, while significant in their own right, were not foundational figures in the NAACP's creation. For instance, Langston Hughes was a prominent poet and key figure in the Harlem Renaissance but was not directly involved in the founding of the NAACP. Booker T. Washington was known for advocating vocational education and a more gradual approach to civil rights. Rosa Parks is famously known for her role