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Mentioned in 11 episodes
The Souls of Black Folk
Book • 1903
Published in 1903, 'The Souls of Black Folk' is a foundational text of American literature and sociology.
The book explores themes of race, identity, and the quest for equality in an era marked by systemic racism and segregation.
Du Bois reflects on the historical context of Emancipation, the double-consciousness of being both Black and American, and the struggles of the Black community.
His prophetic remarks and critical insights have been cited as the intellectual framework for the Civil Rights movement and continue to influence contemporary writers.
The book explores themes of race, identity, and the quest for equality in an era marked by systemic racism and segregation.
Du Bois reflects on the historical context of Emancipation, the double-consciousness of being both Black and American, and the struggles of the Black community.
His prophetic remarks and critical insights have been cited as the intellectual framework for the Civil Rights movement and continue to influence contemporary writers.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Mentioned as a book that put Du Bois on the map and started his articulation of a counter-narrative to the dominant historiography of Reconstruction.
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209 - Black Reconstruction in America - W.E.B. Du Bois' 1935 Groundbreaking / Myth-Busting Book
Mentioned by Thomas Donnelly in the context of discussing key African-American intellectuals reimagining U.S. democracy.
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What the Black Intellectual Tradition Can Teach Us About American Democracy
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Angel Parham in the context of how African-American intellectuals engaged with classical literature.
Angel Parham in the context of how African-American intellectuals engaged with classical literature.
Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Angel Parham On Why Studying the Classics Is So Important
Mentioned by Jelani Favors when discussing the classic work that explores the complexities of race and identity in the United States.
The Black University Concept & The Second Curriculum
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Norm Finkelstein as an example of a scholar who patiently engaged with racist arguments of his time.
Norm Finkelstein as an example of a scholar who patiently engaged with racist arguments of his time.
250 - Norman Finkelstein: Trump, Israel, Gaza, and the Criminalization of Dissent
Mentioned by Ronald Sullivan as a pivotal book in his intellectual development, offering a profound analysis of the Black experience in America.
#170 – Ronald Sullivan: The Ideal of Justice in the Face of Controversy and Evil
Mentioned as a scholar whose work is experiencing a renaissance of interest.
Jessica Vasquez-Tokos, "Burdens of Belonging: Race in an Unequal Nation" (NYU Press, 2025)
Mentioned as an inspiration for the book, specifically his question “How does it feel to be a problem?”
Jessica Vasquez-Tokos, "Burdens of Belonging: Race in an Unequal Nation" (NYU Press, 2025)
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Breht as one of the first two books that he came across in his intellectual journey, which he highly recommends.
Breht as one of the first two books that he came across in his intellectual journey, which he highly recommends.
W.E.B. Du Bois Movement School for Abolition and Reconstruction
Mentioned by William Paris in the context of his book's exploration of utopian interventions in the works of various historical figures.
William M. Paris, "Race, Time, and Utopia: Critical Theory and the Process of Emancipation" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Mentioned by Michael Bowen when discussing the diversity of thought within the Black community and the need to move beyond simplistic narratives.
Michael Bowen: Championing Intellectual Diversity Within the Black Community
Mentioned when discussing Harry Belafonte’s career and musical influences.
Harry Belafonte: The Real Deal
