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W. E. B. Du Bois

W.E.B. Du Bois, born in 1868 in the United States and passing in 1963, stands as a towering figure in the annals of civil rights history. His indelible legacy as a writer, scholar, and the founder of the NAACP reverberates through time, shaping the fight for equality and justice. Du Bois's tireless efforts and intellectual prowess challenged systemic racism and inequality, igniting crucial conversations that continue to resonate today. Delving into his works and life not only offers a glimpse into the past struggles but also serves as a beacon guiding us towards a more equitable future. Let us honor and learn from Du Bois's unwavering dedication to civil rights, inspiring us to stand up against injustice and work towards a more inclusive society.
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Where was W. E. B. Du Bois from?

Origin country was United States

When was W. E. B. Du Bois born?

1868

What ethnicity was W. E. B. Du Bois?

Ethnicity: Black

What gender was W. E. B. Du Bois?

Gender: Male

28 Books About W. E. B. Du Bois

Image of the book 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
Image of the book Three African-American Classics: Up from Slavery, The Souls of Black Folk and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Three African-American Classics: Up from Slavery, The Souls of Black Folk and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Image of the book Black Reconstruction in America (The Oxford W. E. B. Du Bois): An Essay Toward a History of the Part Which Black Folk Played in the Attempt to Reconstruct Democracy in America, 1860-1880
Black Reconstruction in America (The Oxford W. E. B. Du Bois): An Essay Toward a History of the Part Which Black Folk Played in the Attempt to Reconstruct Democracy in America, 1860-1880
Image of the book The Wounded World: W. E. B. Du Bois and the First World War
The Wounded World: W. E. B. Du Bois and the First World War
Image of the book Black Lives 1900: W.E.B. Du Bois at the Paris Exposition
Black Lives 1900: W.E.B. Du Bois at the Paris Exposition
Image of the book The Scholar Denied: W. E. B. Du Bois and the Birth of Modern Sociology
The Scholar Denied: W. E. B. Du Bois and the Birth of Modern Sociology
Image of the book W.E.B. Du Bois: A Biography 1868-1963
W.E.B. Du Bois: A Biography 1868-1963
Image of the book The Autobiography of W. E. B. DuBois
The Autobiography of W. E. B. DuBois
Image of the book The Quest of the Silver Fleece
The Quest of the Silver Fleece
Image of the book The Comet (Mint Editions―Black Narratives)
The Comet (Mint Editions―Black Narratives)
Image of the book Prayers for Dark People (Correspondence of W.E.B. Du Bois)
Prayers for Dark People (Correspondence of W.E.B. Du Bois)
Image of the book Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880
Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880
Image of the book W.E.B. Du Bois : Writings : The Suppression of the African Slave-Trade / The Souls of Black Folk / Dusk of Dawn / Essays and Articles (Library of America)
W.E.B. Du Bois : Writings : The Suppression of the African Slave-Trade / The Souls of Black Folk / Dusk of Dawn / Essays and Articles (Library of America)
Image of the book Writings From W.E.B. Du Bois: Selected Writings from one of America’s Most Famous African-American Fighters for Civil Rights and Black Equality
Writings From W.E.B. Du Bois: Selected Writings from one of America’s Most Famous African-American Fighters for Civil Rights and Black Equality
Image of the book The World And Africa
The World And Africa
Image of the book W. E. B. Du Bois: Black Radical Democrat
W. E. B. Du Bois: Black Radical Democrat
Image of the book W.E.B. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction (LOA #350): An Essay Toward a History of the Part whichBlack Folk Played in the Attempt to ReconstructDemocracy in America, 1860–1880 (Library of America, 350)
W.E.B. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction (LOA #350): An Essay Toward a History of the Part whichBlack Folk Played in the Attempt to ReconstructDemocracy in America, 1860–1880 (Library of America, 350)
Image of the book The Anatomy of Racial Inequality (W.E.B. Du Bois Lectures)
The Anatomy of Racial Inequality (W.E.B. Du Bois Lectures)
Image of the book W. E. B. Du Bois's Data Portraits: Visualizing Black America
W. E. B. Du Bois's Data Portraits: Visualizing Black America
Image of the book Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil (Dover Thrift Editions)
Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil (Dover Thrift Editions)
Image of the book The Souls of Black Folk (Dover Thrift Editions) (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History)
The Souls of Black Folk (Dover Thrift Editions) (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History)
Image of the book Dark Princess (Annotated): A Romance
Dark Princess (Annotated): A Romance
Image of the book The Souls of Black Folk: Original Classic Edition (Original Classic Editions)
The Souls of Black Folk: Original Classic Edition (Original Classic Editions)
Image of the book W. E. B. Du Bois, 1919-1963: The Fight for Equality and the American Century
W. E. B. Du Bois, 1919-1963: The Fight for Equality and the American Century
Image of the book W.E.B. Du Bois and Race: Essays Celebrating the Centennial Publication of the Souls of Black Folk (Voices of the African Diaspora)
W.E.B. Du Bois and Race: Essays Celebrating the Centennial Publication of the Souls of Black Folk (Voices of the African Diaspora)
Image of the book The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois: An Oprah's Book Club Pick (Oprahs Book Club 2.0)
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois: An Oprah's Book Club Pick (Oprahs Book Club 2.0)
Image of the book W. E. B. Du Bois Souls of Black Folk: A Graphic Interpretation
W. E. B. Du Bois Souls of Black Folk: A Graphic Interpretation
Image of the book The Suppression of the African Slave Trade to the United States of America, 1638-1870
The Suppression of the African Slave Trade to the United States of America, 1638-1870

156 Articles About W. E. B. Du Bois

The Mckenzie Banner
Weekly 150: W.E.B. Du Bois
Feb 20
University of Colorado Boulder
CU Boulder race scholar reframes Du Bois’ scholarly legacy
Oct 27, 2021
New Georgia Encyclopedia |
W. E. B. Du Bois in Georgia
Oct 5, 2021
The Smart Set
The Radicalism of W.E.B. Du Bois
Jul 26, 2021
NAACP
About
May 11, 2021
NAACP
History of The Crisis
May 10, 2021
Pine Bush Central School District
W.E.B. Du Bois: Activist, scholar, founder of the NAACP
Feb 24, 2021
Alabama Political Reporter
Today is the birthday of W.E.B. Du Bois
Feb 23, 2021
National Park Service
Shirley Graham Dubois (1896-1977)
Jan 13, 2021
Progressive.org
W.E.B. Du Bois Is as Relevant as Ever
Dec 15, 2020
Jacobin magazine
When W. E. B. Du Bois Went to the Masses
Dec 27, 2019
Communist Party USA
The Legacy of W. E. B. Du Bois
Aug 16, 2019
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Black History Month: W.E.B. Du Bois
Feb 15, 2019
Edge Effects
W. E. B. Du Bois, Environmentalist
Sep 25, 2018
Jacobin magazine
The Legacy of Black Reconstruction
Aug 27, 2018
Jacobin magazine
“I Lifted Up Mine Eyes to Ghana”
Aug 27, 2018
The Daily Beast
How W.E.B. Du Bois Wound Up in Ghana
Mar 5, 2017
Britannica
The Crisis - Britannica
Sep 17, 2015

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