
ENGW 105
Shakira Logwood
ABOUT
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.

Joyce Mitchell Cook
Philosopher
​October 1933 - June 2014
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PhD in Philosophy from Yale
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First AA female in US to receive PhD in philosophy
 

Alain Leroy Locke
Philosopher
Sept 13, 1885- June 9, 1954
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pragmatist
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Philosophical architect
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"Dean" of Harlem Renaissance
 

George Yancy
Philosopher
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June 1961 - Present
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Professor of Philosophy
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"Philosophy is a way of life"
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Biography
 

W.E.B DuBois
Philosophy
​February 1868 - August 1963
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Historian
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Pan-Africanist
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Black Reconstruction
 

Cornel West
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Philosopher
​June 1953- Present
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Political Activist
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Social Critic
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"Radical Conditionedness"
 

Angela Davis
Philosopher
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January 1944 - Present
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Educated by Herbert Marcuse
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Educator
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Influential Writer
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Political Activist
 
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Ida B. Wells
Journalist​
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July 1862 - March 1931
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Educator
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A Founder of NAACP
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Anti-Lynching Crusade
 
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William Fontaine
Philosopher
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December 1909 - December 1968
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Educator of Philosophy in Ivy League
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American Society of African Culture founder
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Prolific Writing