Focusing on the 19th-century struggles of women, particularly African American women, this essay by W. E. B. du Bois examines the complex intersections of race and gender. It highlights the societal pressures and prejudices that shaped their experiences, offering a critical perspective on the challenges they faced during this era. The work serves as a poignant commentary on the broader implications of gender and race in society.
This report presents the results of a social study on college-educated black Americans conducted by Atlanta University with the support of the John F Slater Fund. It features the proceedings of the 15th annual conference for the study of the Negro problems held at the university. The authors analyze the social and economic conditions of the college-bred black population in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, shedding light on some of the challenges they face. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of higher education for black Americans and their social mobility.
The book emphasizes its historical significance and the efforts made for its preservation through modern reformatting. It has been carefully retyped and designed to ensure clarity and readability, avoiding the pitfalls of scanned copies. This dedication aims to keep the work accessible for both present and future generations, highlighting its enduring importance in human history.
The autobiography chronicles the life of a young Black boy who rose to become the first African American PhD at Harvard, alongside his roles as an educator, editor, and activist. Du Bois's narrative, structured according to his manuscript notes, begins shortly after the Emancipation Proclamation and reflects on his experiences and choices, including his embrace of communism. His lyrical prose articulates enduring societal inequities, making his insights relevant for contemporary readers who grapple with similar frustrations.
Focusing on the economic progress of African Americans in the South, this book explores the relationship between their development and moral and religious growth. Recognized as a significant work in history, it has been carefully republished in a modern format to ensure clarity and readability, preserving its insights for current and future audiences. The text has been reformatted and retyped, making it accessible without the drawbacks of scanned copies.
1936 reist der afroamerikanische Soziologe W. E. B. Du Bois zu einem mehrmonatigen Forschungsaufenthalt ins nationalsozialistische Deutschland. Als scharfer Kritiker des Rassismus in seinem eigenen Land beobachtet er den Antisemitismus und die Entrechtung der Juden im "Dritten Reich". Seine wöchentlichen Reportagen aus diesen Monaten erscheinen hier zum ersten Mal in deutscher Sprache. Du Bois berichtet über die Wagner-Festspiele in Bayreuth und das Deutsche Museum in München, über deutsche Bierlokale und die Olympischen Spiele in Berlin, bei denen auch schwarze Sportler antreten. Mit der Vertrautheit des Deutschlandkenners und dem fremden Blick des schwarzen Amerikaners betrachtet er die totalitäre Diktatur. Du Bois beobachtet entlang der "Farbenlinie", "along the color line", und stellt überrascht fest, dass er persönlich kaum Diskriminierung erfährt. Umso mehr erschüttert ihn die Verfolgung der Juden: «Sie übertrifft an rachsüchtiger Grausamkeit und öffentlicher Herabwürdigung alles, was ich je erlebt habe», fasst er seine Eindrücke zusammen, «und ich habe einiges erlebt».
