W. E. B. Du Bois

W. E. B. Du Bois was an influential African-American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, and editor. Born on February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Du Bois was a leading figure in the fight against racial discrimination in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was one of the co-founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909. Du Bois was also well-known for his seminal work 'The Souls of Black Folk' (1903), which is considered a classic in African American literature. He was the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University and spent much of his career studying and writing about the conditions of African Americans in society. Du Bois died on August 27, 1963, in Accra, Ghana.

Books

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  1. 1. The Souls of Black Folk

    This seminal work is a collection of essays that explores the history and condition of African Americans at the turn of the 20th century. It delves into the issues of race, class, and the socio-economic realities faced by black people post-emancipation. The author employs a combination of history, sociology, and personal narrative to present a powerful critique of American society, highlighting the struggle for civil rights, the importance of black spirituals, and the concept of "double consciousness" - the idea of viewing oneself through the lens of a society that sees you as inferior.