“I believe in pride of race and lineage and self: in pride of self so deep as to scorn injustice to other selves; in pride of lineage so great as to despise no man's father; in pride of race so chivalrous as neither to offer bastardy to the weak nor beg wedlock of the strong, knowing that men may be brothers in Christ, even though they be not brothers-in-law.”
Quote by W. E. B. Du Bois
Work
W. E. B. Du Bois: Selections from His Writings
W. E. B. Du Bois: Selections from His Writings is a compilation of key essays and speeches by W. E. B. Du Bois, highlighting his influential perspectives on the African American experience and the struggle for civil rights. The book covers a range of topics, including the history of race relations in the United States, the role of education in social progress, and the importance of cultural identity. 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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