W.E.B. Du Bois' education greatly influenced his activism, particularly his belief in the importance of higher education for African Americans. Attending Fisk University and later studying at Harvard and the University of Berlin, Du Bois developed a commitment to intellectualism and social justice. His experiences as the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard strengthened his dedication to fight against racial injustice and promote civil rights. Du Bois co-founded the NAACP and advocated for the Talented Tenth, emphasizing the necessity for education to empower and uplift the Black community.