American Masters

Du Bois used visualized data to confront racism at the 1900 Paris Exposition

Season 40 Episode 4 | 2m 25s

At a 1900 world's fair in Paris, W.E.B. Du Bois curated exhibits using photos, charts, and census data to showcase Black American progress since emancipation. His work directly challenged racist narratives, reframing Black life through visual storytelling. The exhibit won international praise and a gold medal.

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