ASAPPP PLLZZZ from 1959

1. Rewrite this passage, giving it a 21st-century
twist. Use contemporary references to popular
culture instead of references to 1950s clothes,
music, dance, and so forth. Then read your pas-
sage aloud to classmates.

Excerpt from w. e. b. du bois jon reese 4 du bois was one of the first male civil rights leaders to recognize the problems of gender discrimination. he was among the first men to understand the unique problems of black women, and to value their contributions. he supported the women's suffrage movement and strove to integrate this mostly white struggle. he encouraged many black female writers, artists, poets, and novelists, featuring their works in his crisis magazine and sometimes providing personal financial assistance to them. the cause was that w.e.b. du bois encouraged many black female writers, artists, poets, and novelists. what was the result? think about cause-and-effect relationships.