W E B Du Bois
The first African American to earn a doctorate, he became a professor at Atlanta University
Real World Example
W.E.B. Du Bois was a prominent African American intellectual and civil rights activist during the Gilded Age and beyond. He co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909, which played a key role in fighting for civil rights. His actions mattered because he challenged the status quo and advocated for equal rights, education, and justice for African Americans during a time of intense racial discrimination. Today, his legacy continues to inspire movements for racial equality, like the Black Lives Matter movement, which echoes his calls for social justice and equality. An example of his lasting influence is seen in how modern activists continue to use education and advocacy to push for systemic change, just as Du Bois did.
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