Exploring the Black Soul

Arnold Rampersad delves into the concept of the "soul" in W.E.B. Du Bois' work, highlighting its psychological and conscious nature. He discusses the struggle of reconciling the American and African souls within African Americans, and the use of biblically evocative language to express this divide. Du Bois' skepticism towards organized religion and his belief in churches not living up to their ideals are also explored.