The distinguished American civil rights leader, W. E. B. DuBois first published these fiery essays, sketches, and poems individually in1920 in the Atlantic, the Journal of Race Development, and otherperiodicals. Reflecting the author’s ideas as a politician, historian, andartist, this volume has long moved and inspired readers with its militant cryfor social, political, and economic reform. It is essentialreading for all students of African American history.