During the time of segregation, there were many motivational speakers fighting for what they believed in. An example of this is Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois. Washington and DuBois had different philosophies, but entirely wanted the same outcome, for African Americans to have the same opportunities as everyone else. Washington was born into slavery, and he knew people would have to work hard for what they wanted. In the Mini Biography of Booker T. Washington, it says, “Washington believed that industrial education, which focused on vocational training, would provide a way for African Americans to build social status and economic self-sufficiency.” This was Washington’s theory and it showed he wanted to learn basic skills before fighting …show more content…
DuBois strongly believed that there was no way that African Americans could fulfill the things they wanted to do without their rights. Document B states, “ Is it possible. . . that [African Americans] can make economic progress if they are deprived of political rights and allowed only the meager chance to develop their exceptional men? . . . The answer to that question. . . is an emphatic No. . . .” This shows me that he believed African Americans would make a difference by voting and speaking out for the country. On the other hand, Washington believed that learning skills involving agriculture, mechanics, and other domestic services was the way to eventually earn freedom. In the Mini Biography of Booker T. Washington it tells us, “Training for women focused primarily on cooking, nursing, and sewing, while men tended to learn occupations like carpentry, shoemaking, and farming. Washington believed in the importance of strong and traditional family structures and thus the education was designed to help men and women fulfill their respective roles.” This also shows me that Washington believed in having strong traditions and altogether getting a chance to have a fresh