Although Garvey had, overnight, created the largest mass
organization in Afro-American history, it crumbled almost as
quickly as it had been built. The movement had been overly
dependent on his personality. However, Garvey cannot be dismissed
so easily. Although his movement disintegrated rapidly, the
interest in black identity and black pride which he had sparked,
lingered on. Lacking a structure within which to operate, it was
not very obvious to the external observer. Nevertheless, his
ideas have clearly provided the spawning ground from which more
recent organizations have developed.
A. Philip Randolph: The Trumpet of Mobilization
The leadership style of A. Philip Randolph differed from that of
Washington, DuBois, and Garvey. His interest in providing jobs
and skills for the working class was akin to that of Washington.
His aggressive outspoken manner was more like that of DuBois.
While lacking the flamboyant style of Garvey, he was able to
work among the ranks of the working class and gain their
acceptance. He, too, has demonstrated considerable ability in
mass organization.
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