Expressing the sense of Congress that W.E.B. DuBois should be recognized for his legacy of devotion civil rights and scholarly advancement, and as a defender of freedom.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) W.E.B. DuBois should be recognized for his contribution to civil rights and social science and for his theory of access to higher education for African-Americans; and (2) in honoring his legacy, Federal, State, and local governments should aggressively develop strategies to close gaps in minority education and foster scholarly development of all youth in this Nation.