Frederick Douglass also wrote a book "The Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass" which is also a great example of what slaves had to go through every day, confined to slavery. Booker didn't approve of the idea of slavery because he believed that everyone was equal. In the 1895 Atlanta Compromise speech which Booker T. Washington delivered, he told the President and gentlemen of the board of directors and citizens that "[they could] be sure in the future, as in the past, that [they] and [their] families will be surrounded by the most patient, faithful, law-abiding, and unresentful people that the world has seen." He believed that if America gave freedom to the slaves, that if the blacks and whites could work together and "cast down [their] bucket among [his] people, helping and encouraging them as
Brandon Valois Dr. Geddes American History 1/30/12 In the 3rd reading of Booker T. Washington’s 1895 Atlanta Compromise Speech, his main goal was getting the South to united as one without racism and inequality between whites and blacks. One of the major quotes in his speech is, “Cast down your bucket where you are”, and tells his fellow blacks that they must do everything in their power to make friendships stronger between the whites and develop relationships that will help them rise above. By doing so he believes and says that the whites in return should also cast down their buckets by providing and handing over jobs in agriculture, mechanics, commerce, domestic service and in the professions. He states to the whites that they trusted blacks with the jobs of watching their children and the makings of their cities and railroads. Another major point he makes in this speech is that blacks need to learn to put brains and skills to their occupations of life instead of just labor to achieve higher standing and success.
The definition of Civil rights is, “The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.” Many blacks fought for freedom from slavery and then fought for equality and an end to segregation. A large number of politicians and educators, white and black, fought and risked their lives to get rights and equality for blacks. African Americans were treated very badly, and had to suffer through segregation, racism, and violence. Booker T. Washington was one of the most influential black educators who fought for equality. Booker Taliaferro Washington was born on April 5, 1856.
He taught in rural black schools in Tennessee during summer vacations, thus expanding his awareness. Then in 1895 in which he accepted social and legal segregation, but promised racial friendship and cooperation. Although W.E.B. Dubois and Booker T. Washington were very different, they undoubtedly influenced the black population of the United States. Dubois, although support communism, (and communism is a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single, often authoritarian party holds power) excellent in a utopian society yet devastating in reality, had his people’s
Dubois’s solution is that African Americans must constantly fight and argue for what they desire in order to ever gain their rights (Doc E). Education was an issue amongst blacks and whites. Although school enrollment rates increased from roughlt 0% to 50%, between 1860 and 1925, there were higher illiteracy rates amongst blacks for their education was still below whites. Washington though if black focused on advancing economically they would eventually receive the rights they deserved. He supported trade schools such as Tuskegee that would teach trades.
He speaks of solving problems for them not with them. For example, Quayle states; “we can start by dismantling a welfare system that encourages dependency and subsidizes broken families.” The way he articulates his solutions indicates that he clearly sees the blacks as a handicapped people. Thus, the white man must parent the black people as a father does his son. Quayle shows dexterity in using religious belief to influence his compatriots that the black man should learn to be like the white man. He says: “we are as our children recite every morning, one nation under God.” The Vice-President desired the black man to be assimilated in some sort and to respect the white man for his unseen ability to rectify all difficulties.
Booker T. Washington was born on April 5, 1856 in Franklin County, Virginia. Booker was born into slavery in a hut. Washington being born out of slavery a self educated man until he would attend Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in Virginia. Booker T. Washington would see things different and bring an approach that would manipulate the masses of whites. Washington’s views on "racial progress" were that offered black acquiescence in disenfranchisement and social segregation if whites would back the idea of black progress in education, agriculture, and economics.
Let America Be America Again In the poem, Let America Be America Again, Langston Hughes expresses his desire for America to deliver the Dream promised to all men who were created equal. America continuously promises freedom and equality for all, but never delivers. Hughes says in line 5, “America was never America to me”. In this poem Hughes questions America’s past, present, and future morals and principles. Even though Hughes is a black American he still has the courage to question America’s unfilled promises.
The essence of this poem is hope, faith, and acceptance. With these three, the boy is enlightened and is willing to do whatever it takes to join God and help those that aren’t ready. Being black on this earth can be hard. Racism is something that can tear apart your hopes and dreams. In the poem though the mother explains how it doesn’t matter if you are black or white.
He believes we should show appreciation for these people who have suffered for righteousness’ sake. Dr. King exemplified faith in America hoping they will change their perspective of the freed Negro and learn to appreciate the contributions of the Negro. He believed that we will be able to desegregate and intermingle with one another without any issues. Unarmed truth and unconditional love will end this present division, and we as black people should have faith that racism will cease. With faith black people will have courage to face the uncertainties and give us strength to continue on our journey for true autonomy.