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Souls of Du Bois Symposium

“Knowledge, Freedom & Healing in Changing Times”
February 26–27, 2026 | University of Pennsylvania

About the Symposium

Now in its 33rd year, the Souls of Du Bois Symposium celebrates the enduring legacy of scholar and activist Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois through critical dialogue, research, and community engagement.

Each year, the symposium convenes students, faculty, alumni, and community members to explore themes of race, justice, liberation, and the transformative power of knowledge. The 2026 theme, “Knowledge, Freedom & Healing in Changing Times,” invites participants to reflect on how education, activism, and collective healing shape a just and equitable society.

Previous Symposia

Souls of Du Bois Symposium, W.E.B. Du Bois College House

Souls of Du Bois 2026:
“Knowledge, Freedom & Healing in Changing Times"

The 33rd Souls of Du Bois Symposium celebrated the enduring legacy of scholar and activist Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois through critical dialogue, research, and community engagement. The 2026 theme, “Knowledge, Freedom & Healing in Changing Times,” invited participants to reflect on how education, activism, and collective healing shape a just and equitable society.