In the chapter Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others, Du Bois strongly criticizes and praises Booker T. Washington simultaneously. Du Bois admires Washington’s accomplishments but he dismissed his leadership of the African-American community. Du Bois strongly believes that Washington caused regression of African American’s rights and experience. Washington was liked by whites in both the North and South, however, was hated by the blacks. He was an advocate for creating a link between the blacks and whites. Washington shouldn’t focus too much on gaining political power but more on economic and social power. According to Du Bois, Washington promotes the idea that blacks should accept their position in society and waive their fundamental rights.
