What was WEB dubious exhibit of American Negroes?

WEB Du Bois's "dubious exhibit" of American Negroes was a photographic exhibit he created for the 1900 Paris Exposition. The exhibit consisted of 600 photographs of African-American people from all walks of life, and was intended to challenge prevailing stereotypes about African-Americans and to showcase their achievements and contributions to society. However, the exhibit was criticized by some for being too staged and artificial, and for not accurately representing the lives of African-Americans.