Discover the profound impact of W. E. B. Du Bois through our curated selection of historical accounts and memorabilia.
Preserving History, Inspiring Minds
The Proud To Be A Branch Project is dedicated to celebrating the life and influence of W. E. B. Du Bois, a pivotal figure in American history. Our shop offers a curated collection of memorabilia, and educational resources that honor his legacy and impact on civil rights and social justice. We strive to inspire future generations by providing insights into Du Bois's profound contributions to society. Visit us to explore his story and join us in keeping his vision alive for a more equitable world.
Gone But Not Forgotten
The Proud To Be A Branch Project is dedicated to celebrating the life and influence of W. E. B. Du Bois, a pivotal figure in American history. We honor his legacy and impact on civil rights and social justice. The contributions W.E.B. Du Bois leaves behind are endless. His influence and insights will impact the world for generations to come.
His Education
- Educated at Fisk University, Harvard University, and the University of Berlin
- Studied philosophy, history, politics, and economics
- First African American to earn a Ph. D. from Harvard University
Social/Political Movements
Pan-Africanism African Independence
Cooperative Economics Niagara
NAACP Civil Rights
Harlem Renaissance Women's Liberation
Anti-War/Peace
Major Accomplishments
- Eighty years of publishing career, from 1883 to 1963
- Co-Founded the NAACP
- One of the first scholars to seriously study African Americans' retention of African culture and contributions to American history, culture adn politics
Du Bois - A Renowned Author
W.E.B. Du Bois was a renowned author leaving a collection of literary work for our enrichment.
Honors and Awards
National Institute of Arts & Letters
In 1943, Du Bois became the first African American admitted to the National Institute of Arts and Letters (now known as American Academy of Arts and Letters).
Peace Prize
In 1959, Du Bois was awarded the International Lenin Peace Prize for 'strengthening world peace'.
W. E. B. Du Bois Medal
In 2000, the first W. E. B. DuBois Medal was awarded. It is Harvard's highest honor in the field of African and African American studies. An annual ceremony is hosted to recognize persons across the globe. Click here to view past recipients.
The Invitation
Du Bois had long been a vocal critic of racial injustice in the United States and had increasingly turned to socialist and Pan-Africanist ideas. In the 1950s, during the Red Scare, he was accused of being a communist, had his passport revoked, and faced legal persecution. Frustrated with systemic racism and the U.S. government’s hostility toward his activism, he accepted an invitation from Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah to move to Ghana and work on an Encyclopedia Africana. His wife, Shirley Graham Du Bois, moved to Ghana with him. In 1961, at age 93, he became a Ghanaian citizen and formally renounced his U.S. citizenship.