Black Self-Help Movement

The Black Self-Help Movement refers to a social and economic initiative that emerged primarily in the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on empowering African Americans to improve their own communities. It emphasizes self-reliance, education, entrepreneurship, and mutual aid to address systemic inequalities and challenges faced by Black individuals. Prominent figures, such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington, advocated for different approaches within this movement. It intersects with civil rights efforts and continues to inspire contemporary initiatives aimed at fostering economic independence and social progress within the African American community.