W E B Du Bois

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DARKWATER Voices from within the Veil

Beschreibung

"DARKWATER: Voices from Within the Veil" is a seminal work with the aid of W.E.B. Du Bois, an outstanding African American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist. This series of essays, poems, and reflections serves as a powerful exploration of race, identification, and the socio-political landscape of the early 20th century. Du Bois, a leading discern inside the fight for African American civil rights, delves into profound themes in "Dark Water." He addresses the idea of the "shade line" that divides races, and he reviews the systemic racism ingrained in American society. The essays and poems inside the series mirror Du Bois's highbrow prowess and his capacity to articulate the complexities of racial struggles. The name "Dark Water" itself symbolizes the deep and stricken waters of racial inequality, with Du Bois inviting readers to confront the submerged problems that plague society. The paintings not simplest examines the African American revel in however additionally engages with broader problems of global racism and imperialism. "DARKWATER" stays a big contribution to African American literature and a foundational textual content in the observe of race and social justice. Du Bois's insightful and impassioned writing continues to resonate, offering readers a profound information of the challenges faced by using marginalized groups and the enduring quest for equality.

Autor

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was an American sociologist, socialist, historian, and civil rights campaigner who lived from February 23, 1868, to August 27, 1963. Du Bois, who was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, was raised in a neighborhood that was somewhat accepting and integrated. He became the first African American to receive a doctorate after finishing graduate studies at Harvard University and Friedrich Wilhelm University in Berlin. As the leader of the Niagara Movement, a group of Black civil rights activists who favored equal rights for Blacks, Du Bois gained national recognition. The Atlanta Compromise was opposed by Du Bois and his allies. Rather, Du Bois pushed for greater political representation and complete civil rights, which he thought would be achieved by the intellectual class of African Americans. Under the general heading of racial uplift, he called this group the Talented Tenth and felt that African Americans required opportunities for higher education in order to grow as leaders. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded in 1909, with Du Bois among its founders. Du Bois responded to racist occurrences by using his position within the NAACP.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books LLP
• Seitenzahl: 166
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 204g
• ISBN-13: 9789360465650
• ISBN-10: 9360465658
• Artikelnr.: 69957153