Each essay should be approximately 500 words (2 pages, double-spaced). You should properly cite all of your sources in APA
- How did leaders like Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells and W.E.B DuBois shape African American thought at the turn of the century? Compare and contrast their backgrounds and perspectives.
- Explain the concept of the “Double V” campaign during World War II. How did it represent African American perspectives on and experiences in the war and the home front?
- There were many active organizations in the Civil Rights era with a common commitment to advocating for change, but with differing goals and methods. Compare and contrast the goals, membership, and tactics of the following groups in the 1960s: NAACP, SNCC, and SCLC.
- Examine the rise of the Black Feminist movement in the 1970s. How did the movement intersect with Black Power and white-dominated feminist groups? How did it impact African American women’s lives in the 1970s and 1980s?
- What do you think were the 3 most significant issues impacting the African American community at the end of the 20th century and start of the 21st century (1980s-2000s) and why?