W. E. B. Du Bois

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was W. E. B. Du Bois born?February 23, 1868
2. Where was W. E. B. Du Bois born?Great Barrington, Massachusetts
3. What is W. E. B. Du Bois known for?Pioneering sociologist, historian, civil rights leader, and co-founder of the NAACP
4. What is the major publications?'The Souls of Black Folk' (1903), 'Black Reconstruction in America' (1935)
5. What is the academic distinction?First African American to earn a PhD from Harvard University (1895)
6. Who was W. E. B. Du Bois?He was a smart scholar and activist who worked to make life fairer for Black people in the United States.

Sociology: The scientific study of society, including patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture.
Accommodationism: A strategy advocating for Black Americans to focus on economic self-improvement and defer demands for political and social equality.
Pan-Africanism: An ideology and movement that promotes the unity and solidarity of African peoples worldwide, advocating for their political and economic independence.