First Lady Michelle Obama has told young African Americans to focus on their education and ignore anyone who says they’re “acting white” by getting good grades. Robin Young met up with a group of young people who are taking her advice. They meet on Saturdays at Harvard University to debate and listen to scholars. They’re called the Du Bois Society and they’re trying to convince other young people that being smart is cool.
Learn more about W.E.B. Du Bois. Portrait: from Wikipedia.
Audio: BBC, PRI & WBUR's Here & Now, May 7th. Host: Robin Young.
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