DuBois in the modern world

"I write this epilogue humbly knowing that our 'road' is still under construction. In 1903, W.E.B. DuBois wrote in the foreword to his classic text, The Souls of Black Folk, the oft-quoted line, 'The problem of the Twentieth Century is the problem of the color lone.' One hundred years later, his statement regrettably still rings true. It is incumbent upon all of us to engage in the dialogue and take the collective action needed to create a more just and equitable world for all. That is the task of this century. I hope you will join me in that effort" (Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, 219).

This is from an article we recently read in my psychology class called "Why are all the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?" The fact that DuBois made such an impact on conversations concerning race that they are still being used today is a huge deal in my mind. I know that in Core we read some books we like more than others, but some of the books we read really do enrich our understanding of the world around us. Had I not read DuBois, this article's arguments would not have been as poignant. The teachings and suggestions of DuBois are being critically assessed and followed through with as we speak.