W.E.B. Du Bois Monument

Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, a native of Great Barrington, MA, began his education locally before attending Fisk University and Harvard University. He became one of America’s most prolific and influential writers, thinkers, and activists, producing over 4,000 pieces of work over his long public career. His landmark literary contributions—The Souls of Black Folk, Darkwater, and Black Reconstruction— reshaped the global conversations on race. A founder of the NAACP and the Niagara Movement, Du Bois’ legacy and works continue to inspire scholars, activists, and artists around the world.