"The Talented Tenth" (essay by W.E.B. Du Bois)

"The Talented Tenth" is an essay by W.E.B. Du Bois that advocates for a small, educated elite among African Americans. He believed that a highly skilled and educated leadership could uplift the entire community by promoting progress, equality, and social standing. Du Bois argued that investing in the education and development of this "talented tenth" would inspire broader social change and help combat racial discrimination. Essentially, he emphasized that a well-educated minority could serve as role models and leaders to improve opportunities and advance the race as a whole.