Problem
Explain and analyze the similarities and differences between Barack Obama, his ideas, his actions and those of his predecessors in Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, and James Baldwin. Who is Obama most similar to? Who is Obama most different from? How have ideas of Black male intellectuals changed, or not changed, over time? In short, what is the historical trajectory and legacy of Black male intellectuals? Your essay does not have to address each question individually, but should capture the spirit of the series of questions, using specific evidence from the resources from the previous parts in order to craft an insightful, original essay.