Why did Washington's opponents criticism his Atlanta compromise?

Washington's opponents criticized his Atlanta Compromise because they believed it compromised too much on civil rights and social equality. They argued that his focus on vocational training and economic self-help for Black Americans sidelined the demand for immediate political and civil rights. Critics, such as W.E.B. Du Bois, contended that this approach perpetuated systemic racism and inequality by promoting a subordinate status for African Americans instead of advocating for full integration and equal rights. They felt it limited the fight for justice and equality to economic improvements rather than addressing the root causes of discrimination.