Ella Baker referred to the nitty-gritty,tiresome,and unglamorous labor of chipping away at the white power structure day by day and door to door as what?

A) direct action
B) spadework
C) mass protest
D) armed struggle

Spadework

Preliminary or foundational work that prepares for the main project, task, or effort, often involving hard or tedious tasks.

White Power Structure

The dominance of white individuals in positions of power within societal structures, contributing to racial inequality and privilege.

Mass Protest

A large-scale public demonstration or gathering, often expressing opposition to government policies or social injustices, aiming to bring about political or social change.