W.E.B. DuBois: A Recorded Autobiography (1961)

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  • William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (/djuːˈbɔɪs/ dew-BOYSS;[1][2] February 23, 1868 - August 27, 1963) was an American sociologist, socialist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, writer and editor. Born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Du Bois grew up in a relatively tolerant and integrated community, and after completing graduate work at the University of Berlin and Harvard, where he was the first African American to earn a doctorate, he became a professor of history, sociology and economics at Atlanta University. Du Bois was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909.
    Du Bois was a prolific author. His collection of essays, The Souls of Black Folk, is a seminal work in African-American literature; and his 1935 magnum opus, Black Reconstruction in America, challenged the prevailing orthodoxy that blacks were responsible for the failures of the Reconstruction Era. Borrowing a phrase from Frederick Douglass, he popularized the use of the term color line to represent the injustice of the separate but equal doctrine prevalent in American social and political life. He opens The Souls of Black Folk with the central thesis of much of his life's work: "The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color-line." - Wikipedia
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  • @Jeffreyduboispeck
    @Jeffreyduboispeck Před rokem +26

    My Great Grandfather's Legacy is alive and well. To hear his voice is inspiring to me. I am thankful and proud of his work and I hope to learn more about how he affected the advancement of colored people. 🙏 I really enjoy listening to this over and over.

  • @user-ft2vf9lk7v
    @user-ft2vf9lk7v Před 3 lety +54

    W.E.B Dubois is just one of the few great intellectual minds I admire a great deal.
    Hearing his actual voice is just real cool.

  • @blueconversechucks
    @blueconversechucks Před 3 lety +135

    This is just a borderline magical thing about youtube. That you could just show up at anytime and listen to this giant tell you everything important about his life. Holy smokes.

    • @bailechuind6194
      @bailechuind6194 Před 3 lety +6

      he was a great man but i think booker t washington had some valid criticisms of mr dubois and both men seemed to care a great deal about the future of education.

    • @khemel7401
      @khemel7401 Před 3 lety

      Uu

    • @khemel7401
      @khemel7401 Před 3 lety

      My mom has mi

    • @khemel7401
      @khemel7401 Před 3 lety

      @@bailechuind6194 his way us and muwe

    • @khemel7401
      @khemel7401 Před 3 lety

      Mom

  • @lionesstay9181
    @lionesstay9181 Před 3 lety +29

    Click right away. 20 years ago at a family reunion not just a family reunion it was a Du Bois Reunion. W.E.B is my great grandmother cousin

  • @edeck889
    @edeck889 Před 3 lety +41

    WEB Du Bois sounds every bit the way I thought his voice would sound, proper and full of wisdom. Thanks for sharing

    • @dlynnmcgregor4244
      @dlynnmcgregor4244 Před rokem

      Hearing WEB Dubois fills me with awe. It is amazing how right he was then and now.

  • @TheJazzyRedTalkShow
    @TheJazzyRedTalkShow Před 10 měsíci +11

    Thank you so much for posting this… I love it! When he said “ He found out that having Education was not Enough he started using his Education to fight for what he believe in!

  • @22221mm
    @22221mm Před 3 lety +50

    Sound quality is amazing. his accent is unique.

    • @craigkillmonger7283
      @craigkillmonger7283 Před 3 lety +2

      Sounds like Herbert the pervert to me.😆

    • @movie589
      @movie589 Před 3 lety +1

      He #sounds #white, frankly.

    • @pandaberries3430
      @pandaberries3430 Před 3 lety +3

      @@craigkillmonger7283 that whistle 😩💀

    • @craigkillmonger7283
      @craigkillmonger7283 Před 3 lety

      @@pandaberries3430 Herbert the pervert was a white fictional character on the cartoon "Family Guy".

    • @triciacallahan1680
      @triciacallahan1680 Před 3 lety +3

      @@craigkillmonger7283 c’mon you can do better than that. It is amazing to actually hear his voice!

  • @BaldwinFanonGarveyTureShakurX

    I saw Du Bois... Recorded and clicked the notification expeditiously 😂
    Edit: This was an absolutely fantastic experience to hear Du Bois speak about his life. Not only in his own words/voice, but the significance and emotion behind each event rather than reading it off a page.

    • @ervinlay6917
      @ervinlay6917 Před 3 lety +7

      ME TOO SEEMED LIKE A ELEGANT GENTLEMAN.WELL SPOKEN, PUT THIS IN THE ARCHIVES.

    • @annabellaboyer643
      @annabellaboyer643 Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks James X?For your coment?

    • @jermo1213
      @jermo1213 Před 3 lety +1

      Infiltrated Garvey.. He only cared about his own status.

    • @reggaelove7223
      @reggaelove7223 Před 3 lety +2

      @@jermo1213 Yes..and he also took part in the sabotage of The Black Star Liner. He was the prototype elitist boule. A worshipful frat boy.

    • @jermo1213
      @jermo1213 Před 3 lety +1

      @@reggaelove7223 thank you, Brother

  • @blueconversechucks
    @blueconversechucks Před 3 lety +30

    "my long years are due... To go to bed at ten o'clock at night"
    Me watching this at 12:40 am: 😳

  • @collinhenry9996
    @collinhenry9996 Před 3 lety +53

    Unlike Dr. Martin Luther King I do not hardly hear his live voice but I read about him and read his books but to hear him speak is something else.

  • @DeadManAnimations
    @DeadManAnimations Před 3 lety +50

    This is so deeply important to black history, thank you for posting this.

    • @bailechuind6194
      @bailechuind6194 Před 3 lety +2

      american history to me i hear a great america saying this i dont disagree with you. just wish we could accept that we all grew up here together and should try and be kind to one another and teach history accurately white history and black history go together same with native american history and asian history hispanic history as well. arent all of these things the culminating factors in what is AMERICAN history! our country from inception went beyond race in our ideals look up the first draft of the declaration of independence only 2 colonies denied the abolition of slavery and all the other went along because they agreed toi make a unanimous vote and sadly were forced to compromise or lose to the british. the true history is so complicated and our educational system has dumbed down history to the point it mention about 15 events and thats it we need equally and accurately represented history so kids dont grow up hating each other because they only hear half the story. i truly hope you understand my point here isnt to naysay or criticize but to point out we all played positive and negative parts in history, god bless and stay safe.

    • @Autochthonous_Anarchist
      @Autochthonous_Anarchist Před 3 lety

      @@bailechuind6194 I totally agree! Lose the schisms. Reality and/or the chronological spectrum that is often referred to as his tory is so convoluted and complex that it is often sectioned and sold as a representation of the whole. “We the People” of planet Earth/Midgard!

    • @bailechuind6194
      @bailechuind6194 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Autochthonous_Anarchist well dont forget that pure democracies almost always become oligarchies. i really hope we create a fair system for the future. im rather skeptical of bureacracy to do anything other then wipe its ass with tax dollars.

    • @Autochthonous_Anarchist
      @Autochthonous_Anarchist Před 3 lety

      @@bailechuind6194 ...Democracy? Look it up in a legal dictionary and Traficant’s speech at the Congress in March of 1993. Viva the Republic of the USA!

  • @r.l.2517
    @r.l.2517 Před 3 lety +17

    I really enjoyed this presentation, Dr. DuBois was truly a national treasure. Thanks for posting.

  • @jjmars9160
    @jjmars9160 Před 3 lety +20

    This is truly amazing. I wish I had audio recordings with this quality of my grand and great grand parents. It would had added a better dimension of their own personal lives.

    • @rootsAlkebu
      @rootsAlkebu Před 8 měsíci

      Record your parents & yourself for future generations

  • @talktometv9393
    @talktometv9393 Před 3 lety +21

    I did my senior project on W.E.B Dubois in Highschool back in 2000!!

  • @ianc.dawkinsmoore513
    @ianc.dawkinsmoore513 Před 3 lety +8

    excellent talk. Thank you so much for uploading this. I had the opportunity in 1973 to visit Ghana and Dr. Dubois's home and library. A great and inspiring man of the people.

  • @ShawnC.T.
    @ShawnC.T. Před 3 lety +18

    This is most definitely an hour and some change of mental enrichment/stimulation, good lookin' out reelblack...

  • @ricardiadavis3466
    @ricardiadavis3466 Před 3 lety +30

    I rather enjoyed listening to this gentleman speak, even if it was my first time ever hearing his voice.

  • @ahnraemenkhera7451
    @ahnraemenkhera7451 Před 3 lety +14

    Brilliant! Simply brilliant! As usual, I can report an indirect link to the great man. My mother was one of his students at his second AU Center fellowship. Thank you, Reelblack! How you unearthed this interview falls under the heading of ‘Nothing Short of Miraculous!’ 😍😊❤️

  • @Adwoael
    @Adwoael Před 3 lety +12

    Priceless!

  • @nefn9539
    @nefn9539 Před 3 lety +11

    What a natural and eloquent speaker. It is a pleasure and a privilege to hear his story through his own words.

  • @tribeofjudah6470
    @tribeofjudah6470 Před 3 lety +84

    ReelBlack is a true Black History channel! 🖤🏁

    • @AKINGston5
      @AKINGston5 Před 3 lety +4

      Indeed ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

    • @curtisking9823
      @curtisking9823 Před 3 lety

      Im listening and i will listen again,pass it on and listen again. The history he imparts is outstanding , insight so valuable . We owe him a great debt that can be paid in a small measure by listening and discussing his view among the generations that are active (and inactive) now.

    • @kf9926
      @kf9926 Před 3 lety

      Best youtube channel I'm saying it.
      invaluable information time after time

  • @mmalariem1
    @mmalariem1 Před 3 lety +6

    What a gem this is! To actually hear him speak and put a voice to what I've read, heard and learned about him fills me with a pride that is truly humbling. Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @abzanali7779
    @abzanali7779 Před 3 lety +10

    What an inspirational person.

  • @zellylodin
    @zellylodin Před 3 lety +15

    I subscribed to this channel back when it was like 14K. I’m so excited y’all are about to hit 1M soon! This channel deserves more views and recognition. 🙏🏽

  • @Papadidas
    @Papadidas Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you so much great to have this information up.

  • @petrinajohnson5656
    @petrinajohnson5656 Před 3 lety +40

    For black education & entertainment reelblack has me covered & I love & appreciate this channel so much!

    • @bailechuind6194
      @bailechuind6194 Před 3 lety +3

      sucks these topics arent under the umbrella of american history i hope you understand what i mean i dont mean it as an insult .

    • @Autochthonous_Anarchist
      @Autochthonous_Anarchist Před 3 lety

      @@bailechuind6194 I totally agree! Lose the schisms. Reality and/or the chronological spectrum that is often referred to as his tory is so convoluted and complex that it is often sectioned and sold as a representation of the whole. “We the People” of planet Earth/Midgard!

    • @bailechuind6194
      @bailechuind6194 Před 3 lety

      @@Autochthonous_Anarchist essentially all history has a level of contextualization. historians are supposed to try to counter this, however our modern historians seem to revel in changing how people view things.also i dont support altruistic racism where you feel someone is less then you so claim its your duty to take care of them a very common sentiment today among white liberals.

    • @Autochthonous_Anarchist
      @Autochthonous_Anarchist Před 3 lety

      @@bailechuind6194 racism is a pseudo term set to divide the Human race. There’s no correlation between genotype and phenotype, at least none that science can prove. We are the Human Race and would be better if we focused on our likeness rather than differences.

    • @bailechuind6194
      @bailechuind6194 Před 3 lety

      @@Autochthonous_Anarchist yep it was created by the frankfurt school in their words to cause racial and class division so communism can flourish. nothing i said disagrees with this supremacists simply amuse me in the sense they all sound the same no matter how different they look.

  • @BuildingCenter
    @BuildingCenter Před 3 lety +25

    Talk about mandatory downloads.
    ReelBlack’s return is serious business.

  • @ervinlay6917
    @ervinlay6917 Před 3 lety +19

    Sounds how he looks

  • @bipulshahid9400
    @bipulshahid9400 Před 2 lety +4

    It is a great pleasure to hear about DuBois, an universal extraordinary scholar.

  • @robertrann67
    @robertrann67 Před 3 lety +10

    This was a great educational experience. Thank you 🙏🏿

  • @racyo8755
    @racyo8755 Před 3 lety +6

    This is amazing, thanks for posting!😀👍🏾

  • @davidphillips2177
    @davidphillips2177 Před 2 lety +2

    It is so gratifying to hear Du Bois in his own voice speak about his life. He is truly one of the giants of 5he 20th century. I am amazed by the depth of his knowledge and his foresight. There is much to be gleaned from his writings today. He succeeded despite all the barriers faced a black during his time.

  • @Trikeria
    @Trikeria Před 11 měsíci +2

    26:29 “Knowledge is not enough, we have to act.”
    I share the same birthday as W.E.B Du Bois 🖤✨ so inspiring.

  • @CammieGee
    @CammieGee Před 2 lety +2

    This is the first time I'm hearing the voice of black intellectual I've read so much about. Keep up the great work Reelblack, this is a true gem.

  • @ervinlay6917
    @ervinlay6917 Před 3 lety +9

    THE THUMBS DOWN AND UP SHOULD BE REMOVED ON IMPORTANT HISTORICAL THINGS LIKE THIS.

  • @sharonsekhon9475
    @sharonsekhon9475 Před 3 lety +4

    This is pure heaven. Thank you!

  • @davidphillips2177
    @davidphillips2177 Před 2 lety +3

    It is wonderful to hear Du Bois speak in his own voice. He is truly one of the intelectual giants of the 20th century. He was so far ahead of his times.

  • @MsLisautube
    @MsLisautube Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is the most wonderful gift to hear his voice and his memories. I just attended the 114th NAACP National Convention. His work continues and still relevant. Thank you so much for posting.

  • @Beez187
    @Beez187 Před 3 lety +5

    I always learn something new on reelblack. Probably the only note-worthy sub I have so far on youtube. Keep up the great work reelblack ---> always stay black! Thank you!!!!!!

  • @BKaneNp8
    @BKaneNp8 Před 3 lety +2

    Greatly appreciate this upload

  • @rahyelrowlette2672
    @rahyelrowlette2672 Před 3 lety +4

    Beautiful thank you

  • @TheKurtboss1
    @TheKurtboss1 Před 3 lety +6

    Brilliant work thanks

  • @Ryan21888
    @Ryan21888 Před 3 lety

    I love this. Thank you for uploading. ✊🏾

  • @F.W.I.S.
    @F.W.I.S. Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you ReelBlack for posting Dubois' recorded autobiography!

  • @Riogi
    @Riogi Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for this wonderful recording. Now I will get to learn more about this amazing man.

  • @collinhenry9996
    @collinhenry9996 Před 3 lety +19

    When W.E.B. DuBois speak, he sound like a very educated man and he known how to read Greek, Latin and could speak German since he also spend time in Germany but still most of his life DuBois spend his time fighting for freedom of African Americans against segregation and also for Africans against colonial rule.

    • @bailechuind6194
      @bailechuind6194 Před 3 lety

      he and booker t washington started one of the first all black colleges in america didnt they? i have to ask how do you feel about the difference of opinion between these two men? just curious hope you dont mind me asking.

    • @collinhenry9996
      @collinhenry9996 Před 3 lety +2

      @@bailechuind6194 I do admire Book T Washington who set up university and taught black people to be self reliance but he did not encourage to be agitated for full human rights. But want us black people to have skill for the job market but was largely vocational trade.
      For W.E.B. Dubois feel black people should get liberal higher education and should up front demanded for equal rights, to protest against segregation and lynching. He belief strongly for integration in American society and all fields but at same time he was pan-Africanist who protest against European colonial rule over Africa, which in the end he move to Africa and died in free nation of Ghana.
      Dubois was born in north after Civil War who gain more opportunities compare with Washington who was born in slavery and from the south, so he was more cautious of what to say, but at times he did speak out against lynching and his school was his base against racism.

    • @bailechuind6194
      @bailechuind6194 Před 3 lety

      @@collinhenry9996 thats a misrepresentation he didnt believe in immediate rights thats not the same thing. to clarify that he thought black people should work on education and getting their branch of society stable before they had responsibilities put on their shoulders which are what rights are in fact his fear was if they didnt that the government could manipulate ex slaves and their descendants? yes i do see your point but technical skills have proven to be mkore valuable and also i never heard booker t washington claim black people couldnt or shouldnt6 get a higher education but that they should prioritize trade skills. i can see why w.e.b. dubois and why he thought that way but he was also sadly a believer in eugenics. i think either way people go as long as they educate themselves and can take care of themselves it is good yes? I hope we can agree on that at least.

    • @collinhenry9996
      @collinhenry9996 Před 3 lety +2

      @@bailechuind6194 Oh yes Dubois was not perfect and for the eugenics, he was either mislead by racist Margaret Singer or just do not know. She also go to some of the black ministers who try to appear there are helping black people but we all know she wanted to exterminate us in USA and reduce or numbers around the world. Dubois do like many of Washington method but he feel that was to slow and not focus much on higher education. But Booker T Washington wants African Americans to have foundation to deal with the industrial society of early 20th century and he did have famous scientist as you know George Washington Carver who help save the south with his agriculture methods of saving from soil erosions. He also invent many ways for the use of peanuts and soybeans which become billion dollar industry.

    • @collinhenry9996
      @collinhenry9996 Před 3 lety

      @@bailechuind6194 As you said Washington fear that government might misuse the African Americans there already did in 1876 election when the government decided to remove the military out of the south which end the reconstruction period. And again in 1896 of allowing the south to have racist segregation laws.
      I agree with you what your recent posted and I may not be clear on understand all the detailer's between the two man but I notice Marcus Garvey admire Washington more then Dubois for focusing on self reliance. Garvey was against Dubois for integration in mainstream American society but Dubois was Pan-Africanist which should have something in common with Garvey more then Book T Washington who dose know that Black people from Africa and had South African students but belief in hope of American society according to his book Up from Slavery, but in his other book I do not remember the title but is about education Washington admire one of the professor who is proud of his African ancestry and mention it would be nice to trace his family tree to Africa but he did belief that Africans was illiterate heathen savages before coming to American slave plantations.

  • @goodplaylists8868
    @goodplaylists8868 Před 3 lety +4

    Amazing thanks

  • @raefblack7906
    @raefblack7906 Před 3 lety +4

    Amazing work!

  • @MsBestsunshine
    @MsBestsunshine Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome interview! Thank you for sharing!

  • @leonardelliott6684
    @leonardelliott6684 Před 3 lety +1

    Thk u for posting !!! Early to bed , early to rise , make you healthy and wise .

  • @abipet1048
    @abipet1048 Před 2 lety

    Thank You for this post. Deep Appreciation.

  • @abaachi13
    @abaachi13 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for posting this... 👍

  • @lilylevental2808
    @lilylevental2808 Před rokem +1

    Sadly, the USA as a nation never recognized his intellectual achievements and genuine activism to improve ALL people living conditions regardless of race and ethnicity....ect.
    Abolishing racism would better for all of us. Thanks for posting this impressive person telling his life story coherently and methodically at age 93...just amazing

  • @simbasimba6212
    @simbasimba6212 Před 3 lety +3

    I Am so grateful of you for this ‼️ it is inspiring

  • @urielriley
    @urielriley Před 3 lety +2

    I needed this thank you for this upload. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💎💎💎💎💎💎💯

  • @andreyarborough
    @andreyarborough Před rokem

    This is great. Thank you for uploading

  • @afronational2340
    @afronational2340 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this 🖤

  • @abdullahrasheed1493
    @abdullahrasheed1493 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing this

  • @silkpimp
    @silkpimp Před 3 lety +2

    Wow this is amazing. I love this channel!

  • @karigani6447
    @karigani6447 Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent audio. How you have been able to preserve such incredible quality sound I don't know. Thank you

  • @alexanderwilliams7675
    @alexanderwilliams7675 Před 3 lety +6

    Thanks for this great gem Mike. I love Dr. Du Bois's works. Thanks for this recording.

  • @King45Dre
    @King45Dre Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this

  • @michaelhall2138
    @michaelhall2138 Před 3 lety +3

    A brilliant man often quoted.At the forefront.

  • @RCLaROCK1
    @RCLaROCK1 Před 3 lety +1

    this is inspiring hearing his essence and absorbing his energy ...THANK YOU ..
    respect to my Elders

  • @lonniehinchen8358
    @lonniehinchen8358 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this great upload, it’s a confirmation and validation of this amazing mind that I’ve read about.

  • @m.inspired6878
    @m.inspired6878 Před 3 lety +4

    Love this.

  • @Tryin2findout
    @Tryin2findout Před 3 lety

    Reelblack! "you do so many things."
    I probably would never have heard this fascinating autobiography if not for your video upload. Asante Mike.

  • @blessedaroma
    @blessedaroma Před 3 lety +1

    This channel is so educational🖤🖤🖤

  • @ss4717
    @ss4717 Před 3 lety +15

    sounds just like what is happening to Brother Cornel West

    • @SandfordSmythe
      @SandfordSmythe Před 3 lety

      What I like about Brother Cornel is that he is willing to call everyone a "brother". A very disarming way to de-escalate debates.

  • @movie589
    @movie589 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent audio #offering✊🏿❕

  • @eldermorris5221
    @eldermorris5221 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Never to old to stop learning about this great man

  • @NestaVision2007
    @NestaVision2007 Před 3 lety +17

    ReelBlack is a reservoir of brilliance...

  • @asbhistory6785
    @asbhistory6785 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for this rare opportunity to hear one of our great Black Americans discuss times that seem so long ago but are actually an arm's length back. What I would give for his assessment of those smart Africans he ends talking about. Would he believe how many are in America? And Africa depending on money from outside that he warned leaders against. Very interesting and such wise dedication to our people for his entire lifetime.

  • @oumardiaw8076
    @oumardiaw8076 Před 2 lety +4

    Imagine if he was allowed to teach in White universities , the impact he would have on American Academy. Its sad how much racism cost this country? A brilliant underutilized mind at his time who despite all difficulties managed to research and write books we still read and teach 100 years later .

  • @seanwright8786
    @seanwright8786 Před 3 lety +2

    @reelblack
    I'm a sub to your channel and I want to say thank you for this very important post. The relevance of Dr. W.E.B Dubois is more than what I summarized on my own accord without having the opportunity of listening to him or reading any of his words. This post of Dr. Dubois has inspired me to go ahead and do more study so that I may use that study to talk to our people(particularly the youth) with greater efficiency.

    • @baronarmenian5019
      @baronarmenian5019 Před 2 lety

      History is written by winners. Cherish the pearls of truth but focus on the youth believing in themselves. In this video, one big take away for me was "facts dont matter" and i agree. I tried living my life being fact based, but it gets you mixed results at best. What matters is the argument of persuasion.
      Like him, being around varied types of people and cultures helped me the most learn about the world and my role in it.

  • @kayriz5838
    @kayriz5838 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Such a clear & lucid mind at the age of 93

  • @KManwarren
    @KManwarren Před 3 lety +2

    I enjoyed this. What a treasure to hear his voice telling his story. I don't agree with him on everything, but I certainly appreciate is intellect.

  • @dickgoblin
    @dickgoblin Před 3 lety

    Wow this is amazing!

  • @derekgantt6282
    @derekgantt6282 Před 3 lety +2

    A wonderful gift.. catches our attention..such a gift opens the doors..of all future possibilities...deep conciousness desperately needed...heaven rain on us..peace..Buddha.

  • @mjathisbestandteachingskil6980

    Very important knowledge and realazation of black history and pressure

  • @cookiegilcrest1000
    @cookiegilcrest1000 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the history lesson.

  • @Teekles
    @Teekles Před 2 lety +3

    Here’s a story of a fighter, against racism and hate
    using facts and statistics, intellectually top rate
    With a doctorate respected by all institutions
    He set out to dissuade those with racist delusions
    Describing and categorizing a system of abuse
    using sociology and academe, logic profuse
    He showed a color-line in society that shouldn’t exist
    and when faced with critics, he did more than persist
    A founder of the NAACP and The Crisis he wrote
    He created an entire culture, not ideas lost in a footnote
    Although he was forced out of an academic job
    He created a movement, a power that none could rob
    Martin Luther King Jr’s I have a Dream was spoken one day after his death
    words that continue as if they were from his very same breath
    The beauty of Africa should come as a whole
    It’s people should unite, form a new shoal
    More can be done to honor the name
    Of man who fought nobly, not in it for fame

    • @jb8705
      @jb8705 Před 2 lety

      Thank You! Such a beautiful poem filled with facts & inspiration . Thank You for sharing. Shalom & God Bless

  • @marybass5412
    @marybass5412 Před 3 lety +1

    WOW! WOW!....I have always loved this man❤️❤️

  • @nyebots
    @nyebots Před 2 lety

    He sounds so clear and concise he was well into his 90's by this time, I believe he would pass away maybe 2 years later.

  • @carlsanchious8192
    @carlsanchious8192 Před 3 lety +3

    Mr. Dubois....what a uniquely brilliant man....whose s sounds have a prominent whistling sound...the small things that comprise one's overall status of distinction.

  • @robin314
    @robin314 Před 11 měsíci

    Simply amazing !!!

  • @Zuki333
    @Zuki333 Před 5 měsíci

    That whistle sounds is fun unique he's amazing

  • @margaretnewton6409
    @margaretnewton6409 Před rokem

    Wow, it is being circulated over media most recently, that Dr. Dubois economic advice for Africa, has become a part of Africa's approach in recent years, prophetic. Thank you for this audiobook, he paved the way for many Harvard graduates, African Americans, (Negroes, Coloreds, Blacks) including myself. When he attended Harvard he was not allowed to live in a dorm. Yet, he prevailed in triumph, and made outstanding influences for Black Americans.

  • @Najiyyah
    @Najiyyah Před 3 lety +2

    Who would actually put a thumbs down !

  • @monteilfitness
    @monteilfitness Před rokem

    Extremely powerful listening to this!

  • @doriscoleman2582
    @doriscoleman2582 Před 6 měsíci

    Wonderful, informative, thank you, dlc

  • @1traphistory
    @1traphistory Před rokem +1

    What he warned African nations about at the end is exactly what they ended up doing except instead of the US it is China. Also him stating that he didn’t think Africans would be greedy at the top becoming millionaires and cater to the millionaires of the US and Europe while ignoring growth in Africa was prophetic. That is exactly what has went on since then and continues today.

  • @bkstandard882
    @bkstandard882 Před rokem +2

    It's funny how he refers to 1885 as '85 just like how we refer to 1985 as '85.

    • @andrewsveikauskas
      @andrewsveikauskas Před 2 měsíci

      It's a bit like when my daughter says she likes music from the 20s...

  • @elerickdawson5524
    @elerickdawson5524 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @Bealertsoberminded
    @Bealertsoberminded Před 3 lety +2

    My own group of people 😇💖🕊️

  • @cute4real846
    @cute4real846 Před 3 lety

    Excellent. After listening I researched his daughter. That was a very interesting relationship

  • @jerrynelson5289
    @jerrynelson5289 Před 3 lety +3

    He sounded New Englanders. Close to Brits.Great Man.

  • @36cmbr
    @36cmbr Před 3 lety

    Wow!!

  • @loveoverhate1357
    @loveoverhate1357 Před 2 lety

    I love it!!!

  • @deetrain5890
    @deetrain5890 Před 3 lety +3

    Do you know he gave up on the USA and became a citizen of Ghana and died the date of the March on Washington?