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Du Bois

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Intro to Political Science

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W.E.B. Du Bois was an American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, and editor who played a pivotal role in the development of political ideology and activism concerning African-American rights and identity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works and theories challenge the socio-political structures that marginalized Black Americans, advocating for equal rights, education, and political representation.

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