Summary:
- W.E.B. Du Bois was an influential African-American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, and author in the early 20th century.
- He was a co-founder of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) and a leading voice in the fight for racial equality and justice in the United States.
- Du Bois made significant contributions to the field of sociology, including pioneering studies on African-American life and culture, and advocating for the use of scientific methods to understand and address social issues.