The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded based largely on the beliefs of

The NAACP was founded in 1909 by activists who sought to challenge racial discrimination and secure equal rights. Its founding reflected W. E. B. Du Bois’s emphasis on immediate civil rights and higher education, rather than Booker T. Washington’s focus on gradual economic advancement. Therefore, the correct choice is W. E. B. Du Bois.

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