W.E.B. Du Bois
Lives On
MISSION STATEMENT
The W.E.B. Du Bois Foundation is dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois by fostering a deeper understanding of his contributions to civil rights, Pan-Africanism, and intellectual thought. We aim to honor his memory through the establishment of a state-of-the-art museum that educates and inspires visitors about his impactful work. Committed to community upliftment, we focus on empowering youth through education, providing essential resources, and promoting holistic development. Our mission is to create a lasting impact by bridging historical significance with contemporary needs, fostering unity, and inspiring future generations to continue the pursuit of justice and equality.
SHOP MERCH
REMEMBERING
Burghardt
Burghardt died of diphtheria in Atlanta in 1899 at the age of two. Du Bois was heartbroken by his son's death, but also felt a strange sense of relief as Du Bois believed he was better off dead than growing up in this world of racial prejudice. W.E.B. Du Bois wrote about the death of his son, Burghardt, in his book The Souls of Black Folk. The chapter titled "Of the Passing of the First-Born" describes the birth and death of his son.
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