Which African American leader urged African Americans to fight actively against discrimination?

W.E.B. Du Bois was a prominent African American leader who urged African Americans to actively fight against discrimination. He co-founded the NAACP and advocated for civil rights through political action, education, and protest. Du Bois emphasized the importance of higher education for African Americans and believed in challenging racial injustice through activism and intellectual engagement. His work laid the foundation for future civil rights movements.