W.E.B. Du Bois
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W.E.B. Du Bois was a prominent American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, and writer. He was one of the most influential figures in the early civil rights movement and a co-founder of the NAACP. Du Bois was the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University, and his work laid the foundation for modern sociology. His book, "The Souls of Black Folk," is considered a seminal work that addresses the struggles of African Americans in the post-Civil War United States, advocating for both civil rights and higher education for the black community.
Throughout his life, Du Bois was a vocal advocate for social justice, equality, and Pan-Africanism, traveling extensively to promote the rights of people of African descent worldwide. His ideas about the "Talented Tenth" emphasized the need for a well-educated elite to lead the fight for civil rights. Du Bois's activism and intellectual contributions continue to resonate, influencing generations of scholars and activists committed to social change and racial justice.