The time period from 1877-1915 was a great time of progression for the African American people. They were gaining more rights and freedoms, but they still were not widely recognized as equals. Many people sought social equality for both the black and white races. Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois were two black-rights activists who took a strong position of leadership during this time. Both men had the goal of freeing blacks from oppression, but they wanted to take different paths to get there. Washington’s plan was more appropriate for the time period because through patience, economic and social improvement, and hard work, black people could earn the respect of the white Americans and gain social equality. Booker T. Washington was not only an educator and reformer, but he was the most influential leader of his time. He was an important figure because in his famous “Atlanta Compromise” speech, he became a leader and spokesman for African Americans. In this speech, he urged black people to not feel oppressed, but to accept discrimination for the time being. He encouraged black people to work on bettering themselves through hard work.
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E. B. DuBois argued that they needed advocated political action and civil rights agenda. He wanted immediate, direct action to be taken to address the situation. He advocated agitation and protests towards the black oppressors. In The Crisis, DuBois stated that we fought for the oppressed in other countries, yet we would not fight for the oppressed in our own land. In fact, we seemed to be gloating about it. This was an effective call-out on America and its treatment of the oppressed. However, it would only make more people argue and angry, rather than cause change. Also, in his book, The Souls of Black Folk, he demonstrates the magnitude of the impact of racism and demands that it end. This would also cause people to be weary of change because he is demanding change, rather than explaining and
E. B. DuBois argued that they needed advocated political action and civil rights agenda. He wanted immediate, direct action to be taken to address the situation. He advocated agitation and protests towards the black oppressors. In The Crisis, DuBois stated that we fought for the oppressed in other countries, yet we would not fight for the oppressed in our own land. In fact, we seemed to be gloating about it. This was an effective call-out on America and its treatment of the oppressed. However, it would only make more people argue and angry, rather than cause change. Also, in his book, The Souls of Black Folk, he demonstrates the magnitude of the impact of racism and demands that it end. This would also cause people to be weary of change because he is demanding change, rather than explaining and