Compare and contrast the views on race relations of Booker T. Washington and William E. B. DuBois. Which one do you think had the most realistic view of gaining what they both wanted--first class citizenship for African Americans? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Consider:
Washington: self-help, accommodation, wait for political rights, prove the economic value of black labor, accept technical education.
DuBois: be insistent, protest, demand all manhood rights, insist on an academic education for the "Talented Tenth" of African Americans who would lead the race, bring court challenges to discrimination.
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