During the Progressive Era, two prominent African American leaders, Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, made significant contributions towards the advancement of civil rights and education for African Americans. Booker T. Washington was the founder of the Tuskegee Institute, a vocational school for African Americans, which aimed to provide practical skills to the community. His efforts in providing education and economic opportunities for African Americans helped uplift many individuals and communities. On the other hand, W.E.B. Du Bois, a prominent writer, sociologist, and civil rights activist, advocated for the immediate political and social equality for African Americans. He co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which fought against racial discrimination through legal means and launched campaigns for equal rights. Both leaders played instrumental roles in advancing the rights of African Americans during the Progressive Era.
