Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois were two very prominent and influential
figures with highly differing opinions on the the racial issues during the reconstruction era in the
United States. Although Washington was born into slavery and Dubois was born free,
Washington was passive and did not believe in fighting back against racism but in proving
himself worthy to be respected among the white population. On the other hand, Dubois, who was born free, was not exposed to slavery or racism until he was older and took on a far more aggressive approach to ensure the rights of African Americans. Despite their differing opinions and criticism of each other 's philosophies, each one made meaningful contributions through their leadership …show more content…
Washington also had many accomplishments throughout out his life, specifically when he helped found Tuskegee Institute which “rose to national prominence under [his] leadership.” He is credited for the great success of the University because of his leadership while at the institution and his passion and dedication to bettering the the education for African Americans. He began working at Tuskegee in 1881 and continued working there until 1915 when he passed away. In 1900 Washington founded The National Negro Business League. The focus of the organization was “to protect black consumers against fraud, to teach poor blacks about economics, and to promote the achievement of black businessmen.” The NNBL continues operating to this day and is now called the National Business League. Although Washington has caused controversy about his beliefs and has been criticized for being so passive when he had the power and influence to do more in the fight against discrimination “it is undeniable that Washington was an influential educational, business, cultural, and political leader.”
W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington are two powerful figures who took their talents and knowledge and did everything within their power to make a difference in the lives of the African Americans. Although they often disagreed, each made an impact for the betterment of the black community. To this day many can still feel the impact of their contributions and benefit from the accomplishments of these two unique
figures with highly differing opinions on the the racial issues during the reconstruction era in the
United States. Although Washington was born into slavery and Dubois was born free,
Washington was passive and did not believe in fighting back against racism but in proving
himself worthy to be respected among the white population. On the other hand, Dubois, who was born free, was not exposed to slavery or racism until he was older and took on a far more aggressive approach to ensure the rights of African Americans. Despite their differing opinions and criticism of each other 's philosophies, each one made meaningful contributions through their leadership …show more content…
Washington also had many accomplishments throughout out his life, specifically when he helped found Tuskegee Institute which “rose to national prominence under [his] leadership.” He is credited for the great success of the University because of his leadership while at the institution and his passion and dedication to bettering the the education for African Americans. He began working at Tuskegee in 1881 and continued working there until 1915 when he passed away. In 1900 Washington founded The National Negro Business League. The focus of the organization was “to protect black consumers against fraud, to teach poor blacks about economics, and to promote the achievement of black businessmen.” The NNBL continues operating to this day and is now called the National Business League. Although Washington has caused controversy about his beliefs and has been criticized for being so passive when he had the power and influence to do more in the fight against discrimination “it is undeniable that Washington was an influential educational, business, cultural, and political leader.”
W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington are two powerful figures who took their talents and knowledge and did everything within their power to make a difference in the lives of the African Americans. Although they often disagreed, each made an impact for the betterment of the black community. To this day many can still feel the impact of their contributions and benefit from the accomplishments of these two unique