What is meant by DuBois reference "life dehind the veil"? How is idea explored in African American literature?

What DuBois means by "life behind the veil" is that black
life is invisible in America. Black life is also separate from the lives of others. The
word veil as a metaphor. This saying also led to the term "double consciousness" which
means that you are always looking at yourself through another persons
eyes.

DuBois states that if a person can get out from
behind the veil then they will be able to achieve self consciousness. In other words,
they will be able to see themselves for who they truly are for the first
time.

This is how it is explored in African American
literature. The author attempts to explain black life using a veil as a metaphor. Until
that veil is removed, blacks will not be able to achieve equality and inner
peace.