Who was W.E.B. Du Bois?

In 1905, the Niagara Movement was formed by W.E.B. Du Bois and others to advocate for African American rights. Du Bois, a pioneering African American scholar, was deeply influenced by his experiences in the segregated South. The movement was short-lived, but its ideals persisted, especially after the 1908 Springfield riot, which highlighted racial tensions. This led to the formation of the NAACP in 1909, with Du Bois playing a key role. He served the organization for over two decades, continuing his fight for equality until his death in 1963, just before Martin Luther King's iconic speech.

How long did W.E.B. Du Bois serve the NAACP, and what was his role?

What significant event occurred the day after W.E.B. Du Bois's death?