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Speaker sheds light on DuBois’ past

By Danny Cozzi | April 12, 2011

DeKALB | Arthur McFarlane, great-grandson of historical icon W.E.B. DuBois, gave his first key note speech at the age of 12. Soon after, he passed out backstage. “Maybe I should have gotten some sleep and eaten the night before,” McFarlane said. “And...