The Pioneers of Civil Rights Booker T. Washington vs. W.E.B. DuBois
Booker T. Washington April 5, 1856 - November 14, 1915 Educator, author, orator, and advisor Founder of Tuskegee Institute Famous speech at Atlanta Cotton Exposition
What was Washington's Agenda? Publicly accepted DISENFRANCHISEMENT and social segregation Blacks should take a "back seat" to whites Be patient! Over time, blacks would advance through education Eventually blacks will be accepted as equals
W.E.B DuBois February 23, 1868 - August 27, 1963 Sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, editor Professor at Atlanta University First African-American to receive Ph.D. From Harvard Cofounder of the NAACP
What was DuBois' Agenda? Strongly opposed Washington Fight for full and equal rights in ALL parts of life Pan-Africanism- a solidarity of Africans worldwide National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Atlanta Compromise Speech of 1895 Quick Facts Facts Dates College Affiliation Known For Washington 1856-1915 Tuskegee Institute Atlanta Compromise Speech of 1895 DuBois 1868-1963 Atlanta University NAACP
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