Race and Ethnicity

Race and Ethnicity

W.E.B. Du Bois and the Colour Line: Racism, and Black Identity in America

W. E. B. Du Bois identifies the “color line” as the 20th century’s central issue, introducing “double-consciousness,” reflecting the inner conflict of African-American identity. He critiques the Freedmen’s Bureau and emphasizes the need for political activism against racism. His work significantly influenced civil rights movements and reshaped views on global racism.

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