FAQ About W.E.B. Du Bois
What was W.E.B. Du Bois' vision for education?
W.E.B. Du Bois envisioned education as a critical tool for achieving racial equality and empowerment for African Americans. He believed strongly in higher education and intellectual development as a path to leadership and societal contribution. He argued that the "Talented Tenth," an educated elite among African Americans, should be cultivated to lead and uplift the race by setting an example and advocating for broader racial justice. This vision opposed more narrow vocational training, which he felt limited broader progress toward true equality.
