Washington and Marcus Garvey are considered two of the most influential pioneers in the fight against oppression for African Americans. Although their views differed significantly, their motives were in the hearts of their people. Mr. Washington led a platform of education in technical skills for the advancement of African Americans. These skills would create skillful African Americans that will work in harmony with white people. They would be learning to do job that they are already working historically. Instead of believing they are owed by the white people, African Americans will work to earn their positions among society with the white …show more content…
He believes there are too many differences in the races for African Americans to live a prosperous life in America. He is not intent on the cohabitation of America, inasmuch, as an African-Nation. He wants to unite all Africans, globally, into one single nation. Both men are promoting the wellbeing of their people. Washington wants peace without war. Many critics of Washington believes he is asking the African Americans to bow down to the white man. Washington, however, believes he is promoting peace and unity, especially through meaningful education. This technical education is providing African Americans with job skills needed to advance their lives, while at the same time, providing harmony among the races. Garvey is promoting peace through unity. Let the white man have this country and he will leave us alone. Africans will consolidate and live in unity on their own. He is not taking into consideration the African Americans who believe America is their home. Many people, regardless of race, fought for this land in previous years and want to stay here. Many former slaves want this new freedom to work in their favor. They are not ready to abandon this