15. Josie Pickens
@jonubian
Location: Houston, Texas
Followers: 3, 886
Ebony.com columinst and professer Josie Pickens tackles issues of the day, offering sharp insights on music and culture via Twitter. Pickens is a writer’s writer, and the James Baldwin fan uses them to great effect in both her work and on her timeline. Pickens’ approachable style is marked by her devotion to the arts and she’s often engaged in civil, if intense, discussions about race, relationships, and more.