Booker T. Washington
Booker T.Washington wanted African Americans to accept prejudice for the time being. He wanted them to elevate for the time being with hard work and education. He thought after all that the White people would fully accept them into society.
W.E.B Du Bois
Bois wanted African Americans to take political action. He wanted to fight for civil rights. He believed a few African American will get their college education and change the law. He called those people the 'talented tenth'.
I believe in what Bois says. Back then people were extremely ignorant. They aren't just going to accept African Americans into society. Those ignorant people need the message loud and clear to realise that accept them as equals.
Peter, I like that you included your commentary into your posting. Although factual information is very important, opinions also offer perspective.
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