What African American helped to found the NAACP?

W.E.B. Du Bois was a prominent African American scholar and civil rights activist who helped to found the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) in 1909. He was instrumental in shaping the organization's mission and strategies, advocating for the rights and education of African Americans. Du Bois also served as the editor of the NAACP's magazine, "The Crisis," which became a significant platform for discussing civil rights issues. His leadership and vision were critical in advancing the fight against racial discrimination in the United States.