Theodore Vincent said "In Black American history there are two personal feuds which stand out beyond all others W. E. B. Du Bois vs. Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois vs. Marcus Garvey" 1 . Reason enough to examine at least one of these two conflicts, as they are an important factor of Black history, because they do not show united Blacks that fight side by side for their rights, but Blacks that forget that they actually fight on the same side over a personal conflict.
I will first give the history of the conflict, befo re analyzing some of the articles that were written in this conflict and that mirror the history and briefly show the main reasons for it.
Table of Contents
- I. Introduction
- II. Main part
- 1. The History of the Conflict
- 1.1 The First Contacts
- 1.2 The Beginnings of the Conflict
- 1.3 The Time of the Conflict
- 2. Articles from the Conflict
- 2.1 "Marcus Garvey"
- 2.2 "W. E. B. Du Bois as a Hater of Dark People"
- 2.3 "Motive of the NAACP exposed"
- 2.4 "A Lunatic or a Traitor"
- 3. The Reasons for the Conflict
- 1. The History of the Conflict
- III. Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper examines the conflict between Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. Du Bois, two prominent figures in Black American history. It explores the historical development of their rivalry, analyzes key articles written during the conflict, and investigates the underlying reasons for their disagreement. The paper sheds light on the complexities and contradictions within the Black community during this period, revealing how internal struggles and conflicting perspectives impacted the fight for racial equality.
- The historical development of the conflict between Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. Du Bois.
- Analysis of key articles written by both figures during the conflict.
- The underlying reasons for the conflict, including their different approaches to achieving racial equality.
- The impact of the conflict on the Black community and the fight for civil rights.
- The legacy of the conflict and its lasting implications for the understanding of Black history.
Chapter Summaries
The paper begins by outlining the historical context of the conflict between Garvey and Du Bois. It details their initial encounters, tracing the escalation of tensions from their differing perspectives on the path to Black liberation. The paper then analyzes key articles from the conflict, examining the rhetoric and accusations leveled against each other. This analysis provides insight into the key issues at stake in the debate, including the role of African Americans in American society, the effectiveness of various strategies for social change, and the importance of racial solidarity.
The paper delves into the underlying reasons for the conflict, exploring the diverse perspectives on racial equality and self-determination held by Garvey and Du Bois. It highlights the key differences in their ideologies and the conflicting strategies they proposed. The paper also discusses the impact of the conflict on the Black community and the fight for civil rights, showing how internal struggles and conflicting perspectives hindered the progress towards equality.
Keywords
This paper examines the conflict between Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. Du Bois, two prominent figures in Black American history. Key concepts include: Black liberation, racial equality, Pan-Africanism, Black nationalism, back-to-Africa movement, NAACP, UNIA, Black Star Line, civil rights, social change, and the complexities of Black identity during the early 20th century. The paper analyzes articles written by both figures, including "Marcus Garvey", "W. E. B. Du Bois as a Hater of Dark People", and "A Lunatic or a Traitor", to understand the historical context and nuances of the conflict.
- Quote paper
- Eva Kiss (Author), 2001, The Conflict Between Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. Du Bois, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/30745
