ne of the younger students, and having to support himself
by working, Washington eventually graduated from the Institute. He went on to help found
W.E.B. DuBois grew up in a different type of atmosphere. Unlike Washington, DuBois
was born a free man. This of course played a large role in his opinions and actions as an adult.
He grew up in a white environment, and endured racism, though not overt, which led him to
become sullen and withdrawn. DuBois excelled in his formal schoo
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