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BY Nii Ntreh, 5:00pm October 09, 2019,

Check out the top 10 black public intellectuals in the U.S. right now

by Nii Ntreh, 5:00pm October 09, 2019,
Check out the top 10 black public intellectuals in the U.S. right now
John McWhorter. Photo Credit: Zimbio.com

John McWhorter

John McWhorter is a sociolinguist and critical theorist. He is a professor in English and Comparative Literature at the Columbia University.

McWhorter gives talks on race and politics, with a particular interest in how black people may be responsible for some of the underdevelopment in their communities.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: October 9, 2019

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