John McWhorter on controversy and reconstructing Fats Waller's "Early to Bed"
Summary
John McWhorter, a New York Times columnist and Columbia University professor, discusses his work on the 1940s Broadway musical "Early to Bed," which features music by jazz musician Fats Waller. He also talks about his 2000 book "Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America" and shares his thoughts on public perception of him.Key Facts
- John McWhorter is a linguist, author, and professor at Columbia University.
- He wrote a book in 2000 called "Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America."
- McWhorter is involved in reconstructing the musical "Early to Bed" from the 1940s.
- The musical includes music by jazz legend Fats Waller.
- McWhorter spoke about his work and views in an interview with Mo Rocca.
- The discussion was featured on CBS News.
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