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The Souls of Black Folk

Book • 1903

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Farah Jasmine Griffin

Author

Walter Covell

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.

Mentioned by

Reverend Dr. Prince Rivers

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Jamelle Bouie

as one of his favorite people in US history.

64 snips

How Trump Will Transform America Forever with Jamelle Bouie

Mentioned by

Adam Serwer

as a book that people might not read due to censorship.

20 snips

S2 Ep1054: Adam Serwer, Lauren Egan, and Justin Jones: The Attack on Knowledge

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

Reverend Dr. Prince Rivers

in relation to the concept of 'double consciousness'.

17 snips

S26 Ep 2 | Minding the Gap: Moving Beyond Dualism to Oneness

Mentioned by

Ellie Anderson

in relation to the concept of double consciousness.

13 snips

Black Consciousness with Lewis Gordon

Mentioned by

Thomas Donnelly

in the context of discussing key African-American intellectuals reimagining U.S. democracy.

11 snips

What the Black Intellectual Tradition Can Teach Us About American Democracy

Mentioned by

Les Back

as a book with spiritual music at the beginning of each chapter, setting the key for the account of African Americans.

Listening, with Les Back

Mentioned by

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

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 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

Mentioned by

Gerald Horne

as one of Du Bois's better-known works.

[BEST OF] W.E.B. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction in America

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

Mentioned by

Spencer Klavan

when discussing the experience of connecting with historical figures through literature.

79 - Spencer Klavan: Why Achilles Plays the Lyre

Mentioned by

Andrew Hui

to exemplify conversations with past masters.

Andrew Hui, "The Study: The Inner Life of Renaissance Libraries" (Princeton UP, 2024)

Mentioned by

Frank Chapman

as a book that inspired him during his wrongful imprisonment.

Episode 42: Black Reconstruction In America with Frank Chapman

Mentioned by

Andrew Hui

to illustrate the concept of conversations with past masters in the study.

Andrew Hui, "The Study: The Inner Life of Renaissance Libraries" (Princeton UP, 2024)

Mentioned by

Maya Angelou

as a great hero and role model for courage.

[Unedited] Maya Angelou with Krista Tippett

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