WEB DuBois

Definition

W.E.B. Du Bois was an American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909. He is well-known for his contributions to sociology and his advocacy for African-American rights, including his influential work "The Souls of Black Folk" which examines the effects of racism and segregation in post-Reconstruction America.

Related terms

Double Consciousness:

A term coined by Du Bois to describe the internal conflict experienced by subordinated or colonized groups in an oppressive society.

The NAACP: An organization that plays a pivotal role in advocating for the rights of African Americans throughout the 20th century into the present, co-founded by Du Bois.

The Harlem Renaissance: A cultural movement during the 1920s that celebrated African American cultural expression, which was influenced by figures like Du Bois through their intellectual contributions and activism