The W.E.B.
Du Bois Museum Foundation hosted a solemn yet inspiring commemoration to mark the 62nd anniversary of the passing of Dr.
W.E.B.
Du Bois.Under the theme "Du Bois Lives On: The Journey Ahead," the event brought together dignitaries, scholars, diplomats, and members of the Du Bois family to honor the life and enduring legacy of one of the world's greatest intellectuals and Pan-Africanists.The keynote address, delivered by the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Yussif Issaka Jajah, on behalf of his Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, hailed Du Bois as "a towering intellectual, a freedom fighter, and a cultural icon."He further underscored the government's resolve to advance the redevelopment of the Centre as a lasting tribute to Du Bois's legacy.He noted:"The theme of this anniversary, 'Du Bois Lives On: The Journey Ahead,' reminds us that Du Bois' enduring vision of unity, equality, and human dignity remains as urgent and relevant today as it was in his time."Dr.
