Black Self Reliance

The Progressives attempted to change humanity by publishing articles and

photographs that revealed evils in society. Most of these progressives that called for
reform and better circumstances were black activists. The most vocal Progressive
was Booker T. Washington, on September 18, 1895, he made a speech giving his
enthusiastic advice learn a trade to black citizens. He felt he could help black
people to succeed. That was why he accepted to open the Tuskegee Institute in
1881, it was founded to train teachers and teaches poor black trades. Many
sponsors from around began to contribute money to support black schools.
The Black Protest Movement
Not all African Americans believed in Washingtons way to gain equality.
W.E.B. Du Bois wanted a better life for Africans as
well but thought it could be brought along differently.
He and his intellectuals were determined to create
an organization, the group incorporated as the
Niagara Movement.