jast Journal of American Studies of Turkey 1300-6606 American Studies Association of Turkey (ASAT) W.E.B Du Bois and The Souls of Black Folk: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Ako Edward O. 10 01 2004 20 29 40 Copyright © 1995, Journal of American Studies of Turkey 1995 Journal of American Studies of Turkey

In the next few pages, we intend to initiate a conversation on the centennial of the publication of Du Bois’ The Souls of Black Folk, published in 1903. We will look at the main ideas raised in the book and try to determine to what extent some of the issues raised then are still relevant today. Even if The Souls of Black Folk spoke to us then and will speak to us today, will it, perhaps, be able to speak to us tomorrow?

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