Du Bois: Essays: The Black North, Of the Training of Black Men, The Talented Tenth, The Conservation of Races...

W.E.B. Du Bois

Dec 2023 · DigiCat

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This eBook edition of "Du Bois: Essays" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. William Edward Burghardt "W. E. B." Du Bois (1868-1963) was an American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, writer and editor. Born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Du Bois grew up in a relatively tolerant and integrated community. After completing graduate work at the University of Berlin and Harvard, where he was the first African American to earn a doctorate, he became a professor of history, sociology and economics at Atlanta University. Du Bois was one of the co-founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1909. Contents: A Negro Schoolmaster in the New South Of the Training of Black Men The Talented Tenth The Conservation of Races The Economic Revolution in the South Religion in the South Strivings of the Negro People The Black North: A Social Study

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William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, known as W.E.B. Du Bois (1868–1963), was a seminal African American intellectual, sociologist, and civil rights activist whose work profoundly altered the discourse on race and equality in the United States. An eloquent writer and sharp thinker, Du Bois penned an extensive range of literary works, including his collection 'Du Bois: Essays', which showcases his enduring contributions to racial theory, social criticism, and African American literature. His distinctive narrative style blended empirical research with passionate advocacy, making scholarly work accessible and engaging. As one of the founders of the NAACP, his commitment to civil rights was informed by both his academic pursuits and his personal experiences with systemic racism. Du Bois's writings remain influential, continuing to inspire scholars and activists alike. His most famous work, 'The Souls of Black Folk' (1903), transcends mere sociology and is often celebrated for its profound insights into the African American consciousness and prescient commentary on the 'color line'. Du Bois's literary legacy endures not just in his essays but also through his historical texts, novels, and autobiographical writings—an impressive oeuvre that solidifies his position as a cornerstone in American literature and African American history.