American Masters

The formation of the NAACP and Du Bois’ magazine, “The Crisis”

Season 40 Episode 4 | 3m 10s

After violent race riots surged across the United States, the NAACP was formed in 1909. W.E.B. Du Bois became its only Black board member and editor of the organization’s magazine, “The Crisis.” The publication used journalism, art, and data to expose racial violence and highlight Black achievement.

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