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“We cannot hope, then, in this generation, or for several generations, that the mass of the whites can be brought to assume that close sympathetic and self-sacrificing leadership of the blacks which their present situation so eloquently demands. Such leadership, such social teaching and example, must come from the blacks themselves.”

Quote by W. E. B. Du Bois

Book:The Souls of Black Folk: The Oxford W. E. B. Du Bois
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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

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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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