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This is a body of intellectuals who thrive despite little exposure and continue to impact the world by writing and discussing philosophical topics. Black philosophers who have made a significant contribution to society through intellectual discourse for the purpose of elevation. This is surely not all of them, but here is a few to get the curiosity activated and as a starting point for future research. 

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Joyce Mitchell Cook

Philosopher

 

​October 1933 - June 2014

  • PhD in Philosophy from Yale

  • First AA female in US to receive PhD in philosophy

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Alain Leroy Locke

Philosopher

 

Sept 13, 1885- June 9, 1954

  • pragmatist

  • Philosophical architect

  • "Dean" of Harlem Renaissance

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George Yancy

Philosopher

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June 1961 - Present

  • Professor of Philosophy

  • "Philosophy is a way of life"

  • Biography

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W.E.B DuBois

Philosophy

 

​February 1868 - August 1963

  • Historian

  • Pan-Africanist 

  • Black Reconstruction

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Cornel West

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Philosopher

 

​June 1953- Present

  • Political Activist

  • Social Critic

  • "Radical Conditionedness" 

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Angela Davis

Philosopher

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January 1944 - Present

  • Educated by Herbert Marcuse

  • Educator

  • Influential Writer

  • Political Activist 

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Ida B. Wells

Journalist​

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July 1862 - March 1931

  • Educator

  • A Founder of NAACP

  • Anti-Lynching Crusade

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William Fontaine

Philosopher

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December 1909 - December 1968

  • Educator of Philosophy in Ivy League

  • American Society of African Culture founder

  • Prolific Writing

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