1: Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, and Marcus Garvey were the three preeminent black leaders of the late 19th and early 20th century. Discuss their origins, ascensions, philosophies, and conflicts.
2. Discuss the writers of the Harlem and Chicago Renaissances. How were they funded? Highlight the major figures and differing philosophies.
3. Discuss the relationship between the communist party and the struggle for civil rights in the United States. You should explain the significance of the Scottsboro Boys, the Red Scare, etc. You should explain why the communist party fell out of favor.
4. Highlight some of the key women involved in the traditional Civil Rights Movement of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. How did they deal with both racism and sexism?