Booker T. Washington’s “Atlanta Exposition Address” and W.E.B. Du Bois’ “Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others” are works that show different viewpoints of the equality of African-Americans by two of their leaders. This discussion will be based on these two writings, analyzing what each author thinks about the issue of equality of African-Americans. Washington has his own distinct approach on what African-Americans need to do so as to help in terminating racism and segregation in America. Washington proposes that African-Americans should start at the bottom of the system rather than from the top so as to first Continue reading...
