What role did W.E.B. Du Bois play during the Harlem Renaissance?
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Correct answer: He served as the editor of 'The Crisis' magazine, providing a platform for Black writers
As a co-founder of the NAACP, Du Bois used 'The Crisis' to publish and promote the work of young artists like Langston Hughes. He believed that art was a crucial tool for achieving political and social equality.
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