Du Bois, W. E. B

A collection of essays, first published in 1903, in which the author examines the role, influence, and perceptions of African-American men and women in turn-of-the-century society.

Presents the argument that in order to better offer education for African Americans, first American school teachers must have better access to higher training than is currently offered.

Personal recollections are included in the controversial 1903 work depicting the spirit, status, and problems of African Americans since emancipation.

A classic work dealing with the spiritual dimension of the black man's struggle for dignity and self-realization.