On May 3, 1917, she advised Du Bois on NAACP's WWI strategy, reflecting on challenges.
On May 3, 1917, Mary White Ovington penned an insightful letter to W.E.B. Du Bois addressing the strategic challenges facing the NAACP during World War I. The correspondence urged caution in the organization’s anti-lynching campaigns due to concerns about government backlash. Her letter highlights the precarious balance activists had to maintain, fighting for justice while navigating political landscapes fraught with repressive elements. Ovington's engagement in these strategic discussions underscores her influential role in shaping NAACP's actions during critical periods.