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Similarities Between Booker T. Washington And Others And W. E. B Dubois

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Would you like to know the key to success; the way that the African American race lifted themselves out of oppression? W.E.B DuBois was a man of great character and wise words. He has written many essays such as “The Talented Tenth”, “College Bred Negroes”, and “Of Booker T Washington and Others”. Many of his essays discuss African Americans and their struggle during the time of emancipation and slavery; they were written for the benefit of the underestimated race. Not only were these essays helpful to people in the 1900’s, but they are also valuable in the 21st century. The instructions that he has provided to people of his race are timeless, as individuals now use them to live a godly, successful life. “Of Booker T. Washington and Others” is an essay that focuses on the different views of two of the greatest writers in history, W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington. DuBois strongly criticizes Washington’s views on civil rights, Negro education, and Negro power. Instead of giving up on these rights, as Washington encourages the African race to do, Dubois wants them to keep fighting. This essay can teach you that …show more content…

His essay discusses who the talented are, what they have done to achieve this honorable mention, and how you can work to be one of the ten. The Talented Tenth were men and women of the African race who helped to raise their people out of oppression, but the term can now be applied to anyone who is making a difference in our world. DuBois says that this achievement first comes down to the person’s education. These talented people had an education that taught them how to be men and women by, first, strengthening their character, then, increasing their knowledge, and, lastly, teaching them to earn a living. As they chose colleges that met these criteria, so should we. By doing this, we have a chance of becoming the Talented Tenth of the next

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