The "veil" that Du Bois frequently refers to is the "veil" of race. Du Bois pictures this "veil" as the stereotypes and prejudices that stand between African-Americans and their full participation in what we might call the "American dream." Not only does the "veil" stand between the African-American and his economic success; it also prevents the African-American from achieving a full and satisfactory sense of identity in America. The vivid imagery of the scenes painted by Du B
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