The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois, first published in 1903, is a seminal work in African American literature and sociology. Through a series of essays, Du Bois explores the profound impact of racism on the lives of Black Americans in the post-Civil War era. He introduces the concept of “double consciousness,” describing the internal conflict experienced by Black people who are forced to see themselves through the eyes of a racist society. The book delves into the history of A… Read More