FAQ About W.E.B. Du Bois
How did W.E.B. Du Bois' views evolve later in his life?
In the later years of his life, W.E.B. Du Bois' views evolved in several ways. He became increasingly disillusioned with the slow progress of racial integration and justice in the United States. This led him to embrace socialism and later, in his lifespan, a broader understanding of global inequality, particularly in relation to colonialism. Du Bois eventually joined the Communist Party in the United States and moved to Ghana in 1961, where he continued to advocate for Pan-Africanism and passed away in 1963. His later work reflects a more global perspective on issues of race, class, and imperialism.
