Black Folk Then and Now (The Oxford W.E.B. Du Bois): An Essay in the History and Sociology of the Negro Race

"Black Folk Then and Now (The Oxford W.E.B. Du Bois): An Essay in the History and Sociology of the Negro Race" is a profound exploration of African American history and sociology that challenges and redefines previous understandings. Published on March 15, 2007, this essential volume, introduced by renowned scholars Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Wilson Moses, captures W. E. B. Du Bois's rigorous examination of the misrepresented and overlooked aspects of black history. Du Bois, a pivotal figure in the NAACP and the Pan-African movement, uses his narrative to expose the noble heritage of African peoples and confront the pervasive 'color line'—a theme he identified as the central problem of the twentieth century. Ideal for college students and scholars of racial justice, this book not only serves as a critical corrective to historical inaccuracies but also continues to resonate with contemporary discussions on race and equality. Engage with this work to understand the depth of Du Bois's impact on our social fabric and consider how his findings are still relevant today.