Worlds of Color
About this book
W. E. B. Du Bois' Worlds of Color is the third and final volume in The Black Flame trilogy, a sweeping historical novel series that traces the struggles, aspirations, and resilience of African Americans from Reconstruction through the mid-20th century. In this powerful conclusion, Du Bois follows Manuel Mansart, now an established leader and educator, as he confronts the evolving racial, social, and political landscape of a rapidly changing world.
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Set during the tumultuous decades leading up to World War II, Worlds of Color explores the international dimensions of race and justice. As Mansart travels beyond the United States, he witnesses firsthand the global struggles for freedom, from colonial Africa to the shifting power dynamics in Asia and Europe. Du Bois uses Mansart's journey to highlight the interconnectedness of racial oppression and liberation movements worldwide, reinforcing his lifelong argument that the fight for Black dignity is part of a larger global struggle against imperialism and inequality.
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Through rich historical detail and compelling narrative, Worlds of Color not only concludes Mansart's personal story but also serves as a profound meditation on the broader forces shaping the modern world. As Du Bois' final major work of fiction, this novel encapsulates his intellectual and activist legacy, offering readers an unflinching look at race, politics, and the hope for a just future.
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Β A must-read for those interested in African American history, global racial justice, and Du Bois' groundbreaking vision, Worlds of Color stands as a testament to the enduring power of literature as both a tool of resistance and a call to action.Β
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Table of contents
- Title page
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- DEDICATION
- CHAPTER I β THE AMERICAN NEGROβS WORLD
- CHAPTER II β THE COLOR OF ENGLAND
- CHAPTER III β THE COLOR OF EUROPE
- CHAPTER IV β THE COLOR OF ASIA
- CHAPTER V β COLOR IN THE WEST INDIES
- CHAPTER VI β THE CONFERENCE
- CHAPTER VII β THE SOUTHERN WORKER
- CHAPTER VIII β THE FREE NORTH
- CHAPTER IX β ITINERANT PREACHER
- CHAPTER X β BISHOP WILSON
- CHAPTER XI β AGAIN WORLD WAR
- CHAPTER XII β BLACK AMERICA FIGHTS AGAIN
- CHAPTER XIII β ROOSEVELT DIES
- CHAPTER XIV β THE NATIONS UNITE
- CHAPTER XV β THE ATTACK ON MANSART
- CHAPTER XVI β THE DISMISSAL OF JEAN DU BIGNON
- CHAPTER XVII β ADELBERT MANSART AND JACKIE CARMICHAEL
- CHAPTER XVIII β BACK TO AFRICA
- CHAPTER XIX β THE SANCTUARY OF MARRIAGE
- CHAPTER XX β DEATH
