John McWhorter on being "strange," Fats Waller's lost Broadway musical
John McWhorter, a linguist and Columbia University professor, discusses his controversial views on various topics, including race and pop culture. He reflects on his upbringing in an integrated neighborhood and his early love for learning. McWhorter also shares insights from his book 'Losing the Race,' which sparked debate about the challenges faced by Black Americans.
- ▪John McWhorter is a New York Times columnist and best-selling author.
- ▪He grew up in a diverse middle-class neighborhood in Philadelphia.
- ▪McWhorter's book 'Losing the Race' discusses the complexities of Black identity and activism.
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Sunday Morning John McWhorter on being "strange" and reconstructing Fats Waller's long-forgotten Broadway musical .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-sunday-morning.jpg'); } By Mo Rocca Mo Rocca Correspondent, "CBS News Sunday Morning" Mo Rocca is an award-winning correspondent for "CBS News Sunday Morning," where he reports on a wide range of topics. Read Full Bio Mo Rocca May 24, 2026 / 12:15 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google New York Times columnist, best-selling author, linguist and Columbia University professor John McWhorter doesn't shy away from controversy and isn't afraid to offend people.
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