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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

FromFootnoting History


Yolande Du Bois and the Weight of W.E.B. Du Bois's Dreams

FromFootnoting History

ratings:
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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