The Souls of Black Folk (1903) made his name, in which he urged black Americans to stand up for their educational and economic rights.
He taught economics and history at Atlanta University from 1897-1910.
Du Bois studied at the University of Berlin, then earned his doctorate in history from Harvard in 1894. He attended Fisk College in Nashville, then earned his BA in 1890 and his MS in 1891 from Harvard. In 1868, William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (pronounced 'doo-boyz') was born in Massachusetts. Many of the book’s essays formulated Du Bois’s then-perceived radical thought and platform for change, and eventually became catalysts that sparked protest movements across the country.Ĭontaining some of the most revered work on the topic of race, this stunning new trade edition of The Souls of Black Folk is perfect for anyone interested in African-America literature and history. Du Bois, The Souls of Black Folk is a monumental collection of essays that examines race and racism in America during the early 1900s and prior.ĭu Bois derived much of the book’s content from his own personal experience as an African-American living during these tumultuous times, which resulted in an expertly crafted firsthand account of the trials of oppression and segregation existing in America. “A groundbreaking challenge to white supremacy.” - The New York TimesĪ classic work of American literature, African-American history, and sociology by W. One of the Most Important Books on Civil Rights, Race, and Freedom Ever Written.
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