While the BWC was getting a firm foundation, the League of Revolutionary Black Workers began to split apart. The culmination of this split was the BWC being composed of intellectuals while the League continued on with the workers. The BWC never achieved its goals and was never able to establish itself with membership or influence in the greater society.
While the BWC was establishing itself, the League of Revolutionary Black Workers began to splinter apart. This fragmentation resulted in the BWC becoming predominantly composed of intellectuals, whereas the League continued with its working-class focus. The BWC never achieved its objectives and failed to gain recognition as a substantial entity within society.