A.A.C.P. While
continuing his interest in scholarly research, his new job
involved him in the aggressive exposure and condemnation of
discrimination. He became editor of "Crisis" which he developed
into a journal of protest. Instead of a scholar dispassionately
unearthing and publishing his findings, DuBois's new position
made him a passionate journalist and engaged him in a righteous
crusade.
However, some blacks questioned the wisdom of entrusting
their future to a biracial organization like the N.A.A.C.P. When
it was formed, Monroe Trotter refused to join it, claiming that
its white membership would blunt its efficiency and militancy.
The fact that for many years DuBois was the only black on its
executive board led many to wonder whether it had genuine
biracial participation in its decision making.
Later, Ralph J. Bunche, professor of political science, U. N.
diplomat, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, attacked the
N.A.A.C.P. on the same grounds. He argued that its dependence on
white middle-class leaders, to provide financial backing, the
sympathy of a large segment of the public, and on favorable court
decisions prevented it from achieving significant results.
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