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Yolande Du Bois and the Weight of W.E.B. Du Bois's Dreams
Yolande Du Bois and the Weight of W.E.B. Du Bois's Dreams
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
(Elizabeth) In the 20th Century, W.E.B. Du Bois was one of the leading intellectuals of the movement to gain equality for African-Americans. His daughter, Yolande Du Bois, found much of her life shaped by her father's desire for his daughter to be the exemplar of the abilities and potential of African-Americans. In this episode, Elizabeth examines Yolande's life and to what it extent it was shaped by her father.
Released:
Apr 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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