Question

This is an advertisement for Alonzo Herndon's barbershop.

Based on the class readings about W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington, which civil rights leader's ideas did Alonzo Herndon most likey agree? In a well-developed paragraph, explain your reasoning using specific evidence from his life. make it sound 8th grade and human and make it short

Answer 1

Alonzo Herndon likely agreed more with Booker T. Washington's ideas than W.E.B. DuBois's. Washington believed in the importance of self-help and economic independence within the African American community, which is something Herndon exemplified in his life. He started as a barber and eventually opened a successful barbershop in Atlanta, showcasing his belief in hard work and entrepreneurship. Herndon didn't just build his own success; he also focused on creating jobs for others and invested in the African American community. This aligns with Washington's philosophy of gaining respect and equality through economic progress. In contrast, DuBois emphasized immediate political rights and higher education, which, while important, doesn't reflect Herndon's approach as strongly as Washington's ideas about self-reliance and economic empowerment do.