According to the text, the problem of the color line described by W.E.B. DuBois:
a. extends to the 21st century
b. ended with desegregation.
c. ended at the turn of the 20th century.
d. never existed.
a
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a. A student enrolls in a class that's being taught by his mother. b. A surgeon is operating on his daughter. c. A student is expected to take exams in two different classes at the same time. d. A church softball team is scheduled to play a game at the same time that Sunday services are being held. e. A student is assigned to work extra holiday hours that conflict with her class schedule.
Which of the following statements captures aspects of W. E. B. DuBois’ concept of the veil? Select all, but only those that apply.
a. Something Blacks are born with and live with throughout their lives. b. Something that effects how Whites see Blacks. c. Something that affects how Blacks see the world. d. A barrier between Blacks and opportunity.
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