s who defied the comfortable stereotypes cherished by white bigots " ( 14 ). "DuBois was one of the first Black intellectuals to advocate a militant solution to racial problems " ( Ferris 180 ). Previously , intellectuals sought equality through legislative procedures and playing on society's ethics . Violence was often the angry outcry of the lesser educated black populus.
             One of DuBois's first endeavors was the Niagara Movement in 1905. This movement. Was started in response to Washington's perpetuating policies. DuBois organized a select group of influential Blacls to discuss the current state of Black affairs. At their meeting the members proclaimed " We want our
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