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=**W.E.B. Du Bois**=

**Occupation**
William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was an American educator at many top universities and author of several nonfiction books. He is most known for his social criticisms in American politics of the nation's racial problems at the time, being a big supporter of black rights. He often came into disagreements with Brooker T. Washington, another supporter of black rights, and their arguments are well known. Du Bois was also one of the early leaders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), later becoming its research director.

Position on Issue
Du Bois was an anti-imperialist, believing that the American annexation of the Philippines should not occur. Such an economically driven move by America would be heartless and inhumane for the Filipinos, especially since the annexation would be determined by Congress, and if they made the decision without the consent of the governed that would be a violation of the Declaration of Independence. Du Bois voiced his disapproval of this imperialistic move.

List of reasons for interest in the topic

 * Du Bois was anti-imperialist and strongly believed the annexation should not occur.
 * Sympathized with the Filipinos because empathized with the oppressed African Americans in the white-dominated America.
 * Believed that the annexation would hinder the decline of racism and segregation.
 * Consistently opposed European imperialism of Africa, this annexation would be no different.
 * Also disliked White imperialism and believed that there should be a focus towards progressing unity.
 * Wrote articles for the Anti-Imperialist League, an organization opposed to the American seizure of Spain’s empire.