Visit the following links to learn about W.E.B. DuBois. Then when finished complete the Reflective Journal about what you read and viewed to learn more about W.E.B Dubois and the time period surrounding his life. Resources--be sure to thoroughly read BOTH as there will be a quiz on Monday.
Encyclopedia Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/W-E-B-Du-Bois
The History Channel Video: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/w-e-b-du-bois/videos
In class on Friday, we read the the Forethought (page 3 in the green text) and the beginning of Chapter 1 of The Souls of Black Folk . On a SEPARATE SHEET of paper, respond to the following questions. Your answers should reflect your feelings, as well as experiences and what has been understood from the reading.
1. DuBois says that the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line. Why was the color line a problem when DuBois was writing? List details to ensure that you understand the time frame and the social norms for blacks and people of color. Do not use "back then" in your response. Find and use the correct date range in your response. How is the problem of the 21st century, still the color line?
2. What is the unasked question that Dubois aims to answer in his writing?
3. How does Dubois recognize that he is different from his young peers and "playmates". When is he happiest around them? How does this feeling relate to that of the invisible protagonist of the Invisible Man?
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