Colored college-bred men have worked side by side with white college graduates at Hampton; almost from the beginning the backbone of Tuskegee’s teaching force has been formed of graduates from Fisk and Atlanta.
Du Bois highlights the collaboration between Black and white college graduates in educational institutions, showcasing unity in effort.
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