- Event Marks Birthday, 50th Anniversary of Iconic Intellectual's Death -

(BLACK PR WIRE) - WHO: Clark Atlanta University (CAU) will dedicate a bronze bust of W.E.B. Du Bois on his birthday, Feb. 23, commissioned by renowned sculptor Ayokunle Odeleye, during the "W.E.B. Du Bois and the Wings of Atlanta Commemorative Conference," a four-day international gathering.

Special Guests Include:

"¢Arthur McFarlane, great-grandson of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois

"¢Michelle Duster, great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells

"¢A'Lelia Bundles, great-granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker

"¢Dr. Charlayne Drew Jarvis, daughter of Dr. Charles Drew

"¢Literary giants Sonia Sanchez and Amiri Baraka, who will read rare poems and prose by Du Bois.

WHAT: More than 150 historians, intellectuals and activists from 50 institutions will discuss the works of the legendary former CAU faculty member and administrator who served the university for 23 years as a scholar, author and social engineer. The conference begins Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 9 a.m. See complete conference schedule at http://cauduboislegacy.net/2013_Conference.html.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: CAU's main entrance, 223 James P. Brawley Drive, S.W.