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1 Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois © Shawn McCusker

2 Booker T. Washington Views given in the Atlanta Compromise Felt that Black People should work to gain economic security before equal rights. Be Patient Black People will earn equality.

3 Booker T. Washington Wanted programs for job training and vocational skills Ask whites to give job opportunities to Black people. B.T.W. was popular with white leaders in the North and South. Why?

4 Booker T. Washington Unpopular with many Black leaders B.T.W. went on to found the Urban League - jobs + training.

5 W.E.B. DuBois Views given in The Souls of Black Folks. Strongly opposed B.T.W.s acceptance of segregation and Jim Crow. Felt that White People caused problems by denying rights to Black people.

6 W.E.B. DuBois Felt talented Black students should get a good education. Felt it was wrong to expect a citizen to earn their rights. NAACP – Rights


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