“Progress in human affairs is more often a pull than a push, a surging forward of the exceptional man, and the lifting of his duller brethren slowly and painfully to his vantage-ground.”
Quote by W. E. B. Du Bois
Work
The Souls of Black Folk: The Oxford W. E. B. Du Bois
Written by W. E. B. Du Bois, this classic text delves into the complex social and psychological challenges faced by African Americans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering insights into race relations and the Black experience in America. more
Author
W. E. B. Du Bois
W. E. B. Du Bois was an influential American historian, sociologist, civil rights activist, and writer. Born on February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Du Bois is renowned for his advocacy for the rights of African Americans. He co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement. His seminal work, 'The Souls of Black Folk,' remains a foundational text in African American literature and thought. more
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