Booker T. Washington asked the white people for help not equality. Booker T. Washington believed that they would not make it anywhere in society if they focused on just equality. Booker T. Washington wanted to have blacks trained for society and real life situations, he believed that was way more important to be street smart and learn real life situation than be book smart . He wanted the African Americans to have land and vocational skill so they are able to hold on to jobs and have income and support . He wanted job education for blacks so they could learn how to do their jobs and do it properly.
Washington preferred a gradual incline of black involvement and acceptance, whereas DuBois preferred immediate direct action. DuBois tried to get African Americans to be involved in politics for this would be the only way their freedoms would be maintained and that could gain influence in society. Carter Woodson states that without political involvement, they would “lose ground in the basic things of life,” (Doc I). DuBois says that the original democratic system does not exist anymore; a caste system replaced it with the white men on top, who try to diminish the civil liberties of those below them, the blacks (Doc F). 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).
Washington believed that industrial education would be more effective. When debating the possible solutions to uplift the black race, Washington suggested his viewpoints, Du Bois suggested his viewpoints, and the opposing viewpoints were disputed. Much like today, their philosophies are well discussed on how to end class and racial injustice. Washington was born in slavery in Franklin County, Virginia. He became an influential black leader during the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s.
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. Agriculture to Washington was one of the soul ideas of his "racial progress" theory. Washington argued that the focus of African-Americans should be education on a trade so that they could be taught the skills they needed to be able to open up their own businesses. That would lead to African-Americans to create jobs for other African-Americans. Washington felt blacks shouldn’t worry about winning civil rights, but rather have some kind of economic stability first.
DBQ – WASHINGTON VS DUBOIS Booker T Washington and W.E.B DuBois offered different strategies for dealing with the problems of poverty and discrimination faced by black Americans at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries. Although both men hoped to eventually achieve the same goals – social, political and economic equality for blacks – their proposed methods of achieving these aims were almost contradictory. Both helped blacks to make some strides, but perhaps the times called for a more united stand. Washington’s basic philosophy was to work within the system, and gain economic strength. He urged blacks to first achieve economic power through education in industrial areas, believing that with economic equality came the power to bring social and political freedoms as well.
How far had racial equality been achieved by 1965? The Civil Rights campaign was put in place in order to end racial discrimination and to open up equality to black citizens in the United States. Campaigning tactics included non-violent protesting, civil disobedience and legal action through courts. By doing so they would be improving the lives of millions, but in order to achieve this goal they had to meet the basic needs of black American's. In order for racial equality to exist, African Americans must feel as though their needs had been met.
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. In the 2nd reading from W.E.B Dubois Critiques on Booker T. Washington, Dubois believes more so in the fact that the black man needs to work on their economic status to earn respect and rise above instead of Washington’s idea of developing friendships with the whites before economically advancing. Dubois also disagrees with Washington’s idea of these relationships before economic prosperity because he feels that it is too soon to develop these close relationships between the whites and the blacks since slavery has been abolished so recently. He only believes that developing a higher standard and economic lifestyle would allow openings for these
Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X were two very powerful advocates for civil rights in the south. These two men fought for equal rights for African Americans. Both were two influential leaders who changed this nation tremendously by expressing their beliefs to the masses. Even though they both had similar messages concerning their beliefs, they took different routes in getting what they believed in. Martin Luther king Jr was one of the most influential people in the civil rights movement.
In Martin Luther King’s acceptance speech for the noble peace prize, he articulates that nonviolence is a perfect answer to the crucial political and more question of our time- the need for man to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to violence and oppression. Individuals of the black race were patronized and attacked due to racial injustice. MLK created a notion of nonviolence in order to end this injustice. He emphasizes that demonstrating a nonviolent demeanor is a much powerful force, which allows social transformation. However in order for social transformation to exist we must all develop a mentality/lifestyle that rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation.
He also explains the goals and solutions of the problem which the black population was facing consistently. Later, he gives the opinion that the fate of white people is tied up with the destiny of the black and their peaceful coexistence is essential for the progress and prosperity of the state. He then moves on to describe the potential of the population that has not been allowed to participate in the progress of the country. He argued that if given respect, opportunity and responsibility, the African Americans would be capable enough to be active participants in nation building. He beautifully told that it is the duty of the government to uproot the racial discrimination between the blacks and whites.