Du Bois’ concept of the veil can be compared to Alicia Keys recent decision to no longer wear makeup or change her hair. She made this decision to express her true self and to feel powerful again. Just as Keys was thrown into the world of entertainment where people’s …show more content…
Moreover, the struggle of black identity did not stop with the abolition of slavery. Du Bois’ ideas of double consciousness and the veil showcased how deeply rooted the loss of identity within the African American community is. Although his concepts were crafted long before the current millennial generation, they continue to shape how Americans of color experience the struggle of identity through the injustices of racism. A few of the numerous influential people such as, Eric Garner, Bessie Smith, and Alicia Keys, constantly keep afloat the awareness of black identity struggle so that black America continues to overcome the stereotypes produced by the white