April 23, 2026

Advantage from Disadvantage: The Emancipatory Potential of Du Bois’s Racial Theory

Dr. Aaron Major, a Professor of Sociology at UAlbany, in anticipation for his upcoming book, Theories of Emancipation: Sociology and Socialism at the Turn of the 20th Century, leads a lecture discussing how W.E.B. DuBois’s racial theory can provide guidance for current and future emancipatory endeavors.

Stay Informed

Sign up with your e-mail address to keep up to date with events, workshops and other announcements from The Sanctuary.

Sign up for our Newsletter

Don’t worry, we ❤️ privacy and won’t sell your information, ever—and you may unsubscribe at any time.

About The Sanctuary

We use art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.

Learn More