1. Why do you think Washington said this?

2. Plessy v. Ferguson 1896
Supreme Court ruling that allowed for “Separate, but Equal” treatment of Blacks and white.

3. Equal in Practice? Examples of Inequalities:
Less education funding for Blacks
More Blacks arrested & convicted for crimes
Inferior waiting rooms, restrooms, seats, etc.

4. Du Bois & Washington
WEB Du Bois Booker T Washington (Northern) (Southern)

5. How Can it Change?
Washington
Du Bois

6. Who Would Agree? Du Bois or Washington?
Statement 1: The right to vote isn’t very useful for people who do not have enough to eat.

7. Who Would Agree? Du Bois or Washington?
Statement 2: Stopping discrimination is important for Black empowerment because money alone doesn’t protect people who have no rights.

8. Who Would Agree? Du Bois or Washington?
Statement 3: Today’s wealth inequalities must be overcome if Blacks are going to gain respect in this country.

9. Who Would Agree? Du Bois or Washington?
Statement 4: Until Black people receive equal treatment by law enforcement, there is little hope for their empowerment.