Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois were both major spokesmen for the African American community. Each of them advocated for African Americans and were supporters of the educating of blacks. However, that is where their similarities end. Washington believed that African Americans should gain an education, work their way up, and focus on self-improvement rather than fighting for civil rights. Du Bois, on the other hand, encouraged them to receive a full education and to simultaneously fight for their rights instead of just waiting around for them. Their ideas were vastly different, but Du Bois’ plan was more realistic and more likely to make a significant difference in the fight for African American rights. However, many people embraced his ideas, proving that they were not worthless.
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While Washington simply hoped that African Americans would one day have these rights, Du Bois was passionate about obtaining them. He eventually formed the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Although initially the majority of public offices were held by white people, Du Bois was regarded as the “guiding spirit” behind the organization. The NAACP quickly became one of the driving forces for the cause of civil rights, and used federal lawsuits to aid them in the fight. It was one of the major organizations in America, especially after the death of Washington.
Du Bois was also in favor of African Americans receiving and working towards a university education, just as Washington was. However, his approach differed substantially. He encouraged African Americans to pursue a full education and to work towards the profession that they wanted. He did not want them to limit themselves to agriculture and trade. They had already been limited enough by whites; they did not need to limit their own race. He despised Washington’s approach because of its limitations on
Washington’s plan, which was founded on hope, was innovative …show more content…
While Washington simply hoped that African Americans would one day have these rights, Du Bois was passionate about obtaining them. He eventually formed the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Although initially the majority of public offices were held by white people, Du Bois was regarded as the “guiding spirit” behind the organization. The NAACP quickly became one of the driving forces for the cause of civil rights, and used federal lawsuits to aid them in the fight. It was one of the major organizations in America, especially after the death of Washington.
Du Bois was also in favor of African Americans receiving and working towards a university education, just as Washington was. However, his approach differed substantially. He encouraged African Americans to pursue a full education and to work towards the profession that they wanted. He did not want them to limit themselves to agriculture and trade. They had already been limited enough by whites; they did not need to limit their own race. He despised Washington’s approach because of its limitations on