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American philosopher, political activist and writer (born 1953)

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Cornel Ronald West is an American philosopher, theologian, political activist, politician, social critic, and public intellectual. West was an independent candidate in the 2024 United States presidential election and is an outspoken voice in left-wing politics in the United States.

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Cornel West
said · 2024
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We’re at such a low point in the .

Speaking to Chris Hedges about his decision to run for president in 2024. Chris Hedges: Dr. Cornel West Announces He Is Running for

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Cornel West
said · Jun 16, 2023
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If the only alternative to fascism we produce is a corporate-driven, milquetoast, neoliberal , fascism will come to America. Let us be very clear. It’s like a America.

Speaking to Chris Hedges on , Cornel West's presidential candidacy is 'for the least of these. June 16, 2023.

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Cornel West
said · Jul 13, 2021
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With a few glorious and glaring exceptions, the shadow of Jim Crow was cast in its new glittering form expressed in the language of superficial diversity...

Quoted in Civil rights activist Cornel West resigns from Harvard, By Jackie Salo, New York Post, July 13, 2021

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2009honorary degree from Spelman College
2005Lannan Cultural Freedom Prize
2004honorary doctor of Paris 8 University
1996James Madison Medal
1993American Book Awards
Four Freedoms Award - Freedom of Worship

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Cornel Ronald West is an American philosopher, theologian, political activist, politician, social critic, and public intellectual. West was an independent candidate in the 2024 United States presidential election and is an outspoken voice in left-wing politics in the United States. The grandson of a Baptist minister, West's primary philosophy focuses on the roles of race, gender, and class struggle in American society. A socialist, West draws intellectual contributions from multiple traditions, including Christianity, the black church, democratic socialism, left-wing populism, neopragmatism, and transcendentalism.

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