W.E.B. Du Bois was a prominent African American scholar, activist, and sociologist who made significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the field of sociology. He was born in 1868 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, and became the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard University.

Du Bois was a co-founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909, where he served as the director of publicity and research. He was a vocal advocate for civil rights, equality, and social justice for African Americans, and was known for his opposition to segregation and racial discrimination.

Du Bois was also known for his groundbreaking sociological research on the African American community, including his seminal work "The Souls of Black Folk" and his study of black communities in Philadelphia. He was a prolific writer, authoring numerous books, essays, and articles on race, politics, and sociology.

Du Bois' intellectual contributions, activism, and leadership have had a lasting impact on the fight for racial equality and social justice in the United States. He was a tireless advocate for civil rights and dedicated his life to the pursuit of racial equality and justice for African Americans.