Intellectuals are individuals who engage in deep thinking about society's issues and challenges. They often offer critical analysis, theories, and ideas that influence the cultural, social, or political landscape.
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W.E.B. Du Bois: An influential African-American intellectual who fought for racial equality and co-founded the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).
Alain Locke: Known as the 'Dean' of the Harlem Renaissance, Locke was an intellectual who championed African-American art and culture.
Zora Neale Hurston: An anthropologist and writer who captured African-American folklore in her novels and plays during the Harlem Renaissance.