W.E.B. Du Bois criticized the lack of solidarity between Black and poor white Americans, emphasizing the need for a coalition to challenge the white-dominated political system.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Poor People's Campaign sought cooperation among marginalized groups, aiming for a shared fight for dignity and a decent life for all.
Jesse Jackson's 1984 candidacy emphasized that true freedom for women and minorities requires unity across races, forming a larger rainbow coalition of diverse Americans.
While Barack Obama created a historic coalition to elect the first Black president, the current political environment shows challenges in uniting a similar multiracial approach.
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