W.E.B. DuBois: A Recorded Autobiography (1961)

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (/djuːˈbɔɪs/ dew-BOYSS;[1][2] February 23, 1868 - August 27, 1963) was an American sociologist, socialist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, writer and editor. Born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Du Bois grew up in a relatively tolerant and integrated community, and after completing graduate work at the University of Berlin and Harvard, where he was the first African American to earn a doctorate, he became a professor of history, sociology and economics at Atlanta University. Du Bois was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909.
Du Bois was a prolific author. His collection of essays, The Souls of Black Folk, is a seminal work in African-American literature; and his 1935 magnum opus, Black Reconstruction in America, challenged the prevailing orthodoxy that blacks were responsible for the failures of the Reconstruction Era. Borrowing a phrase from Frederick Douglass, he popularized the use of the term color line to represent the injustice of the separate but equal doctrine prevalent in American social and political life. He opens The Souls of Black Folk with the central thesis of much of his life's work: "The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color-line." - Wikipedia
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[@Jeffreyduboispeck]

My Great Grandfather's Legacy is alive and well. To hear his voice is inspiring to me. I am thankful and proud of his work and I hope to learn more about how he affected the advancement of colored people. 🙏 I really enjoy listening to this over and over.

[@TheJazzyRedTalkShow]

Thank you so much for posting this… I love it! When he said “ He found out that having Education was not Enough he started using his Education to fight for what he believe in!

[@lionesstay9181]

Click right away. 20 years ago at a family reunion not just a family reunion it was a Du Bois Reunion. W.E.B is my great grandmother cousin

[@blueconversechucks]

This is just a borderline magical thing about youtube. That you could just show up at anytime and listen to this giant tell you everything important about his life. Holy smokes.

[@bailechuind6194]

he was a great man but i think booker t washington had some valid criticisms of mr dubois and both men seemed to care a great deal about the future of education.

[@khemel7401]

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Mom

[@user-ft2vf9lk7v]

W.E.B Dubois is just one of the few great intellectual minds I admire a great deal. Hearing his actual voice is just real cool.

[@amazinggrace7513]

Sounds like Sean Connery

[@edeck889]

WEB Du Bois sounds every bit the way I thought his voice would sound, proper and full of wisdom. Thanks for sharing

[@dlynnmcgregor4244]

Hearing WEB Dubois fills me with awe. It is amazing how right he was then and now.

[@22221mm]

Sound quality is amazing. his accent is unique.

[@craigkillmonger7283]

Sounds like Herbert the pervert to me.😆

[@movie589]

He #sounds #white, frankly.

[@pandaberries3430]

@@craigkillmonger7283 that whistle 😩💀

[@craigkillmonger7283]

@@pandaberries3430 Herbert the pervert was a white fictional character on the cartoon "Family Guy".

[@triciacallahan1680]

@@craigkillmonger7283 c’mon you can do better than that. It is amazing to actually hear his voice!

[@BaldwinFanonGarveyTureShakurX]

I saw Du Bois... Recorded and clicked the notification expeditiously 😂 Edit: This was an absolutely fantastic experience to hear Du Bois speak about his life. Not only in his own words/voice, but the significance and emotion behind each event rather than reading it off a page.

[@ervinlay6917]

ME TOO SEEMED LIKE A ELEGANT GENTLEMAN.WELL SPOKEN, PUT THIS IN THE ARCHIVES.

[@annabellaboyer643]

Thanks James X?For your coment?

[@jermo1213]

Infiltrated Garvey.. He only cared about his own status.

[@reggaelove7223]

@@jermo1213 Yes..and he also took part in the sabotage of The Black Star Liner. He was the prototype elitist boule. A worshipful frat boy.

[@jermo1213]

@@reggaelove7223 thank you, Brother

[@collinhenry9996]

Unlike Dr. Martin Luther King I do not hardly hear his live voice but I read about him and read his books but to hear him speak is something else.

[@triciacallahan1680]

Agree!

[@blueconversechucks]

"my long years are due... To go to bed at ten o'clock at night" Me watching this at 12:40 am: 😳

[@Trikeria]

26:29 “Knowledge is not enough, we have to act.” I share the same birthday as W.E.B Du Bois 🖤✨ so inspiring.

[@miss.pinkpanther]

Action is the key !!!

[@ricardiadavis3466]

I rather enjoyed listening to this gentleman speak, even if it was my first time ever hearing his voice.

[@RCLaROCK1]

mine too ....great to experience his living energy ...

[@vickisika375]

Me too! My first time of hearing the renowned gentleman.

[@diogoalbuquerquegoncalves2575]

@@vickisika375 does kropotkin ever meet mr web du bois?

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@@vickisika375 does kropotkin ever meet mr web du bois?

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@@RCLaROCK1 does kropotkin ever meet mr web du bois?

[@DeadManAnimations]

This is so deeply important to black history, thank you for posting this.

[@bailechuind6194]

american history to me i hear a great america saying this i dont disagree with you. just wish we could accept that we all grew up here together and should try and be kind to one another and teach history accurately white history and black history go together same with native american history and asian history hispanic history as well. arent all of these things the culminating factors in what is AMERICAN history! our country from inception went beyond race in our ideals look up the first draft of the declaration of independence only 2 colonies denied the abolition of slavery and all the other went along because they agreed toi make a unanimous vote and sadly were forced to compromise or lose to the british. the true history is so complicated and our educational system has dumbed down history to the point it mention about 15 events and thats it we need equally and accurately represented history so kids dont grow up hating each other because they only hear half the story. i truly hope you understand my point here isnt to naysay or criticize but to point out we all played positive and negative parts in history, god bless and stay safe.

[@Autochthonous_Anarchist]

@@bailechuind6194 I totally agree! Lose the schisms. Reality and/or the chronological spectrum that is often referred to as his tory is so convoluted and complex that it is often sectioned and sold as a representation of the whole. “We the People” of planet Earth/Midgard!

[@bailechuind6194]

@@Autochthonous_Anarchist well dont forget that pure democracies almost always become oligarchies. i really hope we create a fair system for the future. im rather skeptical of bureacracy to do anything other then wipe its ass with tax dollars.

[@Autochthonous_Anarchist]

@@bailechuind6194 ...Democracy? Look it up in a legal dictionary and Traficant’s speech at the Congress in March of 1993. Viva the Republic of the USA!

[@talktometv9393]

I did my senior project on W.E.B Dubois in Highschool back in 2000!!

[@bipulshahid9400]

It is a great pleasure to hear about DuBois, an universal extraordinary scholar.

[@ervinlay6917]

Sounds how he looks

[@tribeofjudah6470]

ReelBlack is a true Black History channel! 🖤🏁

[@AKINGston5]

Indeed ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@curtisking9823]

Im listening and i will listen again,pass it on and listen again. The history he imparts is outstanding , insight so valuable . We owe him a great debt that can be paid in a small measure by listening and discussing his view among the generations that are active (and inactive) now.

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Best youtube channel I'm saying it. invaluable information time after time

[@nefn9539]

What a natural and eloquent speaker. It is a pleasure and a privilege to hear his story through his own words.

[@BuildingCenter]

Talk about mandatory downloads. ReelBlack’s return is serious business.

[@ianc.dawkinsmoore513]

excellent talk. Thank you so much for uploading this. I had the opportunity in 1973 to visit Ghana and Dr. Dubois's home and library. A great and inspiring man of the people.

[@r.l.2517]

I really enjoyed this presentation, Dr. DuBois was truly a national treasure. Thanks for posting.

[@ShawnC.T.]

This is most definitely an hour and some change of mental enrichment/stimulation, good lookin' out reelblack...

[@petrinajohnson5656]

For black education & entertainment reelblack has me covered & I love & appreciate this channel so much!

[@bailechuind6194]

sucks these topics arent under the umbrella of american history i hope you understand what i mean i dont mean it as an insult .

[@Autochthonous_Anarchist]

@@bailechuind6194 I totally agree! Lose the schisms. Reality and/or the chronological spectrum that is often referred to as his tory is so convoluted and complex that it is often sectioned and sold as a representation of the whole. “We the People” of planet Earth/Midgard!

[@bailechuind6194]

@@Autochthonous_Anarchist essentially all history has a level of contextualization. historians are supposed to try to counter this, however our modern historians seem to revel in changing how people view things.also i dont support altruistic racism where you feel someone is less then you so claim its your duty to take care of them a very common sentiment today among white liberals.

[@Autochthonous_Anarchist]

@@bailechuind6194 racism is a pseudo term set to divide the Human race. There’s no correlation between genotype and phenotype, at least none that science can prove. We are the Human Race and would be better if we focused on our likeness rather than differences.

[@bailechuind6194]

@@Autochthonous_Anarchist yep it was created by the frankfurt school in their words to cause racial and class division so communism can flourish. nothing i said disagrees with this supremacists simply amuse me in the sense they all sound the same no matter how different they look.

[@adwoaelbey]

Priceless!

[@jjmars9160]

This is truly amazing. I wish I had audio recordings with this quality of my grand and great grand parents. It would had added a better dimension of their own personal lives.

[@rootsAlkebu]

Record your parents & yourself for future generations

[@ahnraemenkhera7451]

Brilliant! Simply brilliant! As usual, I can report an indirect link to the great man. My mother was one of his students at his second AU Center fellowship. Thank you, Reelblack! How you unearthed this interview falls under the heading of ‘Nothing Short of Miraculous!’ 😍😊❤️

[@abzanali7779]

What an inspirational person.

[@ervinlay6917]

THE THUMBS DOWN AND UP SHOULD BE REMOVED ON IMPORTANT HISTORICAL THINGS LIKE THIS.

[@mmalariem1]

What a gem this is! To actually hear him speak and put a voice to what I've read, heard and learned about him fills me with a pride that is truly humbling. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@CammieGee]

This is the first time I'm hearing the voice of black intellectual I've read so much about. Keep up the great work Reelblack, this is a true gem.

[@davidphillips2177]

It is so gratifying to hear Du Bois in his own voice speak about his life. He is truly one of the giants of 5he 20th century. I am amazed by the depth of his knowledge and his foresight. There is much to be gleaned from his writings today. He succeeded despite all the barriers faced a black during his time.

[@zellylodin]

I subscribed to this channel back when it was like 14K. I’m so excited y’all are about to hit 1M soon! This channel deserves more views and recognition. 🙏🏽

[@generalsifr2995]

Some hater is about to shut it down. Shame!

[@Papadidas]

Thank you so much great to have this information up.

[@lilylevental2808]

Sadly, the USA as a nation never recognized his intellectual achievements and genuine activism to improve ALL people living conditions regardless of race and ethnicity....ect. Abolishing racism would better for all of us. Thanks for posting this impressive person telling his life story coherently and methodically at age 93...just amazing

[@davidphillips2177]

It is wonderful to hear Du Bois speak in his own voice. He is truly one of the intelectual giants of the 20th century. He was so far ahead of his times.

[@MsLisautube]

This is the most wonderful gift to hear his voice and his memories. I just attended the 114th NAACP National Convention. His work continues and still relevant. Thank you so much for posting.

[@sharonsekhon9475]

This is pure heaven. Thank you!

[@robertrann67]

This was a great educational experience. Thank you 🙏🏿

[@collinhenry9996]

When W.E.B. DuBois speak, he sound like a very educated man and he known how to read Greek, Latin and could speak German since he also spend time in Germany but still most of his life DuBois spend his time fighting for freedom of African Americans against segregation and also for Africans against colonial rule.

[@bailechuind6194]

he and booker t washington started one of the first all black colleges in america didnt they? i have to ask how do you feel about the difference of opinion between these two men? just curious hope you dont mind me asking.

[@collinhenry9996]

@@bailechuind6194 I do admire Book T Washington who set up university and taught black people to be self reliance but he did not encourage to be agitated for full human rights. But want us black people to have skill for the job market but was largely vocational trade. For W.E.B. Dubois feel black people should get liberal higher education and should up front demanded for equal rights, to protest against segregation and lynching. He belief strongly for integration in American society and all fields but at same time he was pan-Africanist who protest against European colonial rule over Africa, which in the end he move to Africa and died in free nation of Ghana. Dubois was born in north after Civil War who gain more opportunities compare with Washington who was born in slavery and from the south, so he was more cautious of what to say, but at times he did speak out against lynching and his school was his base against racism.

[@bailechuind6194]

@@collinhenry9996 thats a misrepresentation he didnt believe in immediate rights thats not the same thing. to clarify that he thought black people should work on education and getting their branch of society stable before they had responsibilities put on their shoulders which are what rights are in fact his fear was if they didnt that the government could manipulate ex slaves and their descendants? yes i do see your point but technical skills have proven to be mkore valuable and also i never heard booker t washington claim black people couldnt or shouldnt6 get a higher education but that they should prioritize trade skills. i can see why w.e.b. dubois and why he thought that way but he was also sadly a believer in eugenics. i think either way people go as long as they educate themselves and can take care of themselves it is good yes? I hope we can agree on that at least.

[@collinhenry9996]

@@bailechuind6194 Oh yes Dubois was not perfect and for the eugenics, he was either mislead by racist Margaret Singer or just do not know. She also go to some of the black ministers who try to appear there are helping black people but we all know she wanted to exterminate us in USA and reduce or numbers around the world. Dubois do like many of Washington method but he feel that was to slow and not focus much on higher education. But Booker T Washington wants African Americans to have foundation to deal with the industrial society of early 20th century and he did have famous scientist as you know George Washington Carver who help save the south with his agriculture methods of saving from soil erosions. He also invent many ways for the use of peanuts and soybeans which become billion dollar industry.

[@collinhenry9996]

@@bailechuind6194 As you said Washington fear that government might misuse the African Americans there already did in 1876 election when the government decided to remove the military out of the south which end the reconstruction period. And again in 1896 of allowing the south to have racist segregation laws. I agree with you what your recent posted and I may not be clear on understand all the detailer's between the two man but I notice Marcus Garvey admire Washington more then Dubois for focusing on self reliance. Garvey was against Dubois for integration in mainstream American society but Dubois was Pan-Africanist which should have something in common with Garvey more then Book T Washington who dose know that Black people from Africa and had South African students but belief in hope of American society according to his book Up from Slavery, but in his other book I do not remember the title but is about education Washington admire one of the professor who is proud of his African ancestry and mention it would be nice to trace his family tree to Africa but he did belief that Africans was illiterate heathen savages before coming to American slave plantations.

[@racyo8755]

This is amazing, thanks for posting!😀👍🏾

[@andreyarborough]

This is great. Thank you for uploading

[@Teekles]

Here’s a story of a fighter, against racism and hate using facts and statistics, intellectually top rate With a doctorate respected by all institutions He set out to dissuade those with racist delusions Describing and categorizing a system of abuse using sociology and academe, logic profuse He showed a color-line in society that shouldn’t exist and when faced with critics, he did more than persist A founder of the NAACP and The Crisis he wrote He created an entire culture, not ideas lost in a footnote Although he was forced out of an academic job He created a movement, a power that none could rob Martin Luther King Jr’s I have a Dream was spoken one day after his death words that continue as if they were from his very same breath The beauty of Africa should come as a whole It’s people should unite, form a new shoal More can be done to honor the name Of man who fought nobly, not in it for fame

[@jb8705]

Thank You! Such a beautiful poem filled with facts & inspiration . Thank You for sharing. Shalom & God Bless

[@rahyelrowlette2672]

Beautiful thank you

[@Ryan21888]

I love this. Thank you for uploading. ✊🏾

[@BKaneNp8]

Greatly appreciate this upload

[@Riogi]

Thank you for this wonderful recording. Now I will get to learn more about this amazing man.

[@abipet1048]

Thank You for this post. Deep Appreciation.

[@MsBestsunshine]

Awesome interview! Thank you for sharing!

[@F.W.I.S.]

Thank you ReelBlack for posting Dubois' recorded autobiography!

[@goodplaylists8868]

Amazing thanks

[@robin314]

Simply amazing !!!

[@urielriley]

I needed this thank you for this upload. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💎💎💎💎💎💎💯

[@michaelhall2138]

A brilliant man often quoted.At the forefront.

[@abaachi13]

Thank you for posting this... 👍

[@simbasimba6212]

I Am so grateful of you for this ‼️ it is inspiring

[@abdullahrasheed1493]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@lonniehinchen8358]

Thank you for this great upload, it’s a confirmation and validation of this amazing mind that I’ve read about.

[@RCLaROCK1]

this is inspiring hearing his essence and absorbing his energy ...THANK YOU .. respect to my Elders

[@Beez187]

I always learn something new on reelblack. Probably the only note-worthy sub I have so far on youtube. Keep up the great work reelblack ---> always stay black! Thank you!!!!!!

[@leonardelliott6684]

Thk u for posting !!! Early to bed , early to rise , make you healthy and wise .

[@TheToneboss]

Brilliant work thanks

[@karigani6447]

Excellent audio. How you have been able to preserve such incredible quality sound I don't know. Thank you

[@afronational2340]

Thank you for this 🖤

[@eldermorris5221]

Thank you Never to old to stop learning about this great man

[@silkpimp]

Wow this is amazing. I love this channel!

[@alexanderwilliams7675]

Thanks for this great gem Mike. I love Dr. Du Bois's works. Thanks for this recording.

[@raefblack7906]

Amazing work!

[@kayriz5838]

Such a clear & lucid mind at the age of 93

[@blessedaroma]

This channel is so educational🖤🖤🖤

[@King45Dre]

Thank you for this

[@marybass5412]

WOW! WOW!....I have always loved this man❤️❤️

[@doriscoleman2582]

Wonderful, informative, thank you, dlc

[@movie589]

Excellent audio #offering✊🏿❕

[@m.inspired6878]

Love this.

[@seanwright8786]

@reelblack I'm a sub to your channel and I want to say thank you for this very important post. The relevance of Dr. W.E.B Dubois is more than what I summarized on my own accord without having the opportunity of listening to him or reading any of his words. This post of Dr. Dubois has inspired me to go ahead and do more study so that I may use that study to talk to our people(particularly the youth) with greater efficiency.

[@baronarmenian5019]

History is written by winners. Cherish the pearls of truth but focus on the youth believing in themselves. In this video, one big take away for me was "facts dont matter" and i agree. I tried living my life being fact based, but it gets you mixed results at best. What matters is the argument of persuasion. Like him, being around varied types of people and cultures helped me the most learn about the world and my role in it.

[@Tryin2findout]

Reelblack! "you do so many things." I probably would never have heard this fascinating autobiography if not for your video upload. Asante Mike.

[@reelblack]

Wow, thank you!

[@NestaVision2007]

ReelBlack is a reservoir of brilliance...

[@djembethompson1899]

I second that EMOTION! 💎🔥💎🔥💎🔥💖

[@mikethomas2641]

G.Anderson: So true.

[@monteilfitness]

Extremely powerful listening to this!

[@carlsanchious8192]

Mr. Dubois....what a uniquely brilliant man....whose s sounds have a prominent whistling sound...the small things that comprise one's overall status of distinction.

[@dorandacolbert5973]

Carl Sanchious, The recording is 60 years.

[@KManwarren]

I enjoyed this. What a treasure to hear his voice telling his story. I don't agree with him on everything, but I certainly appreciate is intellect.

[@derekgantt6282]

A wonderful gift.. catches our attention..such a gift opens the doors..of all future possibilities...deep conciousness desperately needed...heaven rain on us..peace..Buddha.

[@asbhistory6785]

Thank you for this rare opportunity to hear one of our great Black Americans discuss times that seem so long ago but are actually an arm's length back. What I would give for his assessment of those smart Africans he ends talking about. Would he believe how many are in America? And Africa depending on money from outside that he warned leaders against. Very interesting and such wise dedication to our people for his entire lifetime.

[@ss4717]

sounds just like what is happening to Brother Cornel West

[@SandfordSmythe]

What I like about Brother Cornel is that he is willing to call everyone a "brother". A very disarming way to de-escalate debates.

[@cookiegilcrest1000]

Thanks for the history lesson.

[@mjathisbestandteachingskil6980]

Very important knowledge and realazation of black history and pressure

[@dickgoblin]

Wow this is amazing!

[@margaretnewton6409]

Wow, it is being circulated over media most recently, that Dr. Dubois economic advice for Africa, has become a part of Africa's approach in recent years, prophetic. Thank you for this audiobook, he paved the way for many Harvard graduates, African Americans, (Negroes, Coloreds, Blacks) including myself. When he attended Harvard he was not allowed to live in a dorm. Yet, he prevailed in triumph, and made outstanding influences for Black Americans.

[@robin314]

What a treasure!!!

[@Zuki333]

That whistle sounds is fun unique he's amazing

[@nyebots]

He sounds so clear and concise he was well into his 90's by this time, I believe he would pass away maybe 2 years later.

[@oumardiaw8076]

Imagine if he was allowed to teach in White universities , the impact he would have on American Academy. Its sad how much racism cost this country? A brilliant underutilized mind at his time who despite all difficulties managed to research and write books we still read and teach 100 years later .

[@cute4real846]

Excellent. After listening I researched his daughter. That was a very interesting relationship

[@nwadi6408]

Just WOW. What a treasure!

[@elerickdawson5524]

Thank you

[@jerrynelson5289]

He sounded New Englanders. Close to Brits.Great Man.

[@dorandacolbert5973]

He is a New Englander, born and bred.

[@Bealertsoberminded]

My own group of people 😇💖🕊️

[@loveoverhate1357]

I love it!!!

[@Najiyyah]

Who would actually put a thumbs down !

[@jameskennedy721]

amazing artifact of history .

[@ReadWithTshepho]

The actual intellectual voice of Du Bois is magnificent.