Booker T. Washington was often criticized by civil rights leaders like W. E. B. Du Bois for his emphasis on vocational training and economic self-reliance, which some perceived as a compromise that accepted social segregation and disenfranchisement. Du Bois and others argued that Washington's approach neglected the need for immediate civil rights, political advocacy, and higher education for African Americans, advocating instead for a more direct challenge to systemic racial injustices.
c. Explain the roles of Booker T. Washington, W. E. B. DuBois, and Alonzo Herndon in advancement of the rights of African Americans or Blacks in the New South Era. (don't answer just consider)
Why was Booker T. Washington often criticized by civil rights leaders such as W. E. B. Du Bois?(2 sentences)
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