not sure dyson is the best candidate for this,
but man, its sorely needed.

and yes, there are much more influential black scholars out there
i think west started out with potential
(even though for me race matters wasnt the seminal piece many make it out to be)
but he's been riding on the fumes of his college speaking tours and inflammatory comments
against anyone who dares to disagree with him

and i'd add paula giddings to the list dyson put up.