FAQ About W.E.B. Du Bois

W.E.B. Du Bois was an influential American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, author, and intellectual, who played a significant role in the development of the civil rights movement in the United States. Born on February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, he was the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Du Bois is best known for his work in advocating for equality for African Americans and his involvement in founding the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).