W.E.B. Bu Bois

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Black365August 27, 2019

On this day, August 27, 1963, W.E.B. Du Bois, a Pan Africanist, author, historian, and Harvard graduate, passed away in Ghana, where he was a citizen. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.

Larry Aubry Opinion

W.E.B. Du Bois’ Provocative Views on Politics, Voting, and Not Voting

Larry Aubry, Contributing WriterJune 1, 2016

On October 20, 1956 W.E.B. DU Bois delivered an eloquent indictment of U.S. politics while explaining to The Nation magazine readers why he would not vote in the upcoming presidential election.