“The Negro cannot stand the present reactionary tendencies and unreasoning drawing of the color line indefinitely without discouragement and retrogression. And the condition of the Negro is ever the cause for further discrimination.”
Quote by W. E. B. Du Bois
Work
Three African-American Classics: Up from Slavery, The Souls of Black Folk and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
This compilation includes 'Up from Slavery' by Booker T. Washington, 'The Souls of Black Folk' by W.E.B. Du Bois, and 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass' by Frederick Douglass. These texts provide a historical account of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans in the United States, reflecting on issues of race, identity, and social justice. 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