Asked by Jamila Mohammed on May 11, 2024

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What was one of the differences between the United Negro Improvement Association UNIA) and the NAACP?

A) The UNIA placed women in positions of leadership;the NAACP did not.
B) The UNIA supported integration;the NAACP supported black nationalism.
C) The UNIA was financed by white institutions;the NAACP was supported by black institutions.
D) The UNIA promoted racial equality;the NAACP promoted black superiority.

United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)

A black nationalist fraternal organization founded by Marcus Garvey, aimed at promoting African American economic independence and fostering a sense of African pride.

NAACP

Stands for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, an influential civil rights organization in the United States founded in 1909 to fight prejudice, lynching, and Jim Crow segregation.

  • Gain insight into the historical and modern elements of black nationalism.
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BC
BELINDA CUDJOEMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The UNIA, led by Marcus Garvey, was notable for its promotion of black nationalism and empowerment, including placing women in significant leadership roles, unlike the early NAACP, which had a more conservative approach to gender roles within its leadership structure.