But Washington's philosophy of racial uplift was bitterly opposed by some African American intellectuals, most notably W.E.B. Du Bois. In 1903, Du Bois published the essay, "Of Mr. Booker T.

There was once a debate between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois on the act of protesting, specifically on whether protesting was self-respecting if the protesters could do nothing about ...

It examines the heated debate and conflict between W.E.B DuBois and William Monroe Trotter with Booker T. Washington on how to best uplift the race and secure equality for their community.