In this deep-dive episode of pplpod, we explore the incredible life and lasting legacy of W. E. B. Du Bois, a foundational American sociologist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist.

From his early years in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, to making history as the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard University, Du Bois used his brilliant mind as a weapon against racial injustice. We break down the biggest turning points of his life, including his fierce public opposition to Booker T. Washington and the accommodationist policies of the Atlanta Compromise. Instead of submitting to segregation, Du Bois demanded full civil rights and championed the "talented tenth," a concept advocating for th ...