Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - African Americans In The Progressive Era

The video discusses the challenges African-Americans faced during the Progressive Era, highlighting the lack of reforms benefiting them. It covers Booker T. Washington's approach of accepting segregation while promoting education and self-improvement, contrasted with W.E.B. Du Bois's advocacy for civil rights and pride. The video also touches on the evolution of African-American music, particularly blues and ragtime, influenced by cultural and historical contexts.

Describe the significance of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) co-founded by Du Bois.

What were the characteristics of blues and ragtime music, and how did they reflect African-American culture?