During the Progressive Era, W.E.B. Du Bois was a prominent African American leader who co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909. As editor of the organization's magazine, The Crisis, Du Bois used his platform to advocate for civil rights and equality for African Americans. Another influential leader during this time was Booker T. Washington, who founded the Tuskegee Institute in 1881. Washington focused on economic and vocational education to empower African Americans, promoting self-reliance and entrepreneurship within the community. Both Du Bois and Washington made significant strides in advancing civil rights and education for African Americans during the Progressive Era.
