Episode 1132
William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was a foundational sociologist, historian, and civil rights leader whose work profoundly shaped the pursuit of racial equality. As the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard, he pioneered scientific studies of Black life and co-founded the NAACP to challenge systemic oppression. Through seminal writings like The Souls of Black Folk and as editor of The Crisis, he articulated the psychological and social complexities of the African American experience. His intellectual journey evolved from advocating for liberal arts education for a "talented tenth" to embracing Pan-Africanism and socialism. Despite facing government scrutiny during the Cold War, he remained a tireless activist until his final years in Ghana. This overview details his transition from an academic researcher to a global symbol of social justice and anti-colonialism.
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