Question

read the excerpt from \two landmark journals.\
the crisis, the monthly magazine of the national association for the advancement of color
people (naacp), was founded in 1910. its first editor, w. e. b. du bois, was already one of
the leading public figures, scholars, and intellectuals in america, and the publication gave hin
a regular public forum for sharing his views. many of his crisis essays, such as the 1919 one
protesting the racism and poor treatment black soldiers received when they returned home
from world war i, gained national attention. but du bois also used the magazine as a place
for other black writers to share their views. a writer named jessie redmon fauset was named
as the magazines literary editor.

in 1921, langston hughes published his first poem, \the negro speaks of rivers,\ in the
crisis. countee cullen, jean toomer, and claude mckay were just a few of the other harlem
renaissance writers who also published pieces in the magazine. black visual artists, including
aaron douglas, john henry adams, and laura wheeler waring, created covers and other
illustrations.

based on this excerpt, which statement best describes du boiss role in the crisis?

○ du bois created the magazine with the goal of building a national readership.

○ du bois valued nonfiction essays over the visual arts, including illustrations.

○ du bois shared his own work and showcased the work of other african american
writers and artists.

○ du bois primarily used the magazine to showcase his own work, including essays.

Explanation:

1. The text states the magazine was founded by the NAACP in 1910, with Du Bois as first editor, so he did not create it, eliminating the first option.
2. The excerpt does not compare Du Bois's valuation of essays vs. visual arts, eliminating the second option.
3. The text notes Du Bois used the magazine for his own essays and to platform other Black writers and artists, so the fourth option (focused only on his own work) is incorrect.
4. The third option matches: Du Bois shared his own views/essays and provided space for other African American writers and artists to publish their work.

Answer:

Du Bois shared his own work and showcased the work of other African American writers and artists.