W.E.B. Du Bois believed that the "Talented Tenth" represented the top ten percent of the African American population who were educated and skilled. He argued that this elite group should lead the fight for civil rights and advocate for the advancement of the entire Black community. Du Bois emphasized the importance of higher education and leadership among this group to uplift and empower the broader African American population, ultimately contributing to social change and equality.
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