[1][2][3][4] In February 2013 he stepped down to write a book of devotionals based on the ones he sends Obama, start a consulting firm, and become the weekly religion and community solutions columnist for Newsweek and The Daily Beast.

[5][6] DuBois has been included among "The Root 100" and Ebony Magazine's "Power 150" lists of the most influential African Americans in the country.

[11] In the White House, DuBois managed President Obama's fatherhood initiative,[12] as well as the administration's work on religion in foreign affairs.

[17] He is also CEO of Values Partnerships, a consulting firm which leads social impact campaigns for films and TV shows and advises clients on issues related to culture, race and religion.

[citation needed] On April 7, 2014, DuBois delivered the annual William Belden Noble Lecture at Harvard University.