Thomas Sowell

Biography

Thomas Sowell is a prominent black conservative and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, where he has worked since 1977. A recipient of the National Humanities Medal from President George W. Bush in 2002, Sowell is a well-known voice in American conservatism, having written extensively on economics, history, and social theory. He holds PhDs from the University of Chicago and Harvard University, and has taught at several prestigious institutions.