1999 Socialist Scholars Conference

Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky, legendary MIT professor, has been a leading voice for peace and social justice for more than 40 years. Edward Said called him, “one of the most significant challengers of unjust power and delusions; he goes against every assumption about American altruism and humanitarianism.” He is the author of scores of books, including “Hopes & Prospects” and “How The World Works.”

Barbara Ehrenreich

Barbara Ehrenreich is a media critic, activist, lecturer and writer. Her articles and essays appear in The Nation and Z. She is the author of several books, including The Worst Years of Our Lives, Fear of Falling, Irreverent Notes from a Decade of Greed, Blood Rites and Nickel & Dimed.

Michael Eric Dyson

Michael Eric Dyson is University Professor of Sociology at Georgetown University, teaching courses in theology, English, and African American studies. He is also a leading scholar on hip-hop music. Author of many books, his latest are "Know What I Mean?: Reflections on Hip Hop" and "April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King's Death and How it Changed America."