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Cornel West is a revered American philosopher, political activist, and social critic, known for his profound insights into race, democracy, and justice. Born on June 2, 1953, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, West earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University, where he cultivated a deep engagement with the moral implications of modern society. A prominent public intellectual, he has authored numerous influential books, including "Race Matters" and "Democracy Matters," leaving an indelible mark on contemporary discourse around social issues. His legacy is one of challenging injustice while advocating for a more equitable future.
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"When you socially neglect a people, when you economically abandon a people, when you transfer wealth from them to the well-to-do, what are a people going to do? They're going to respond with very sad forms of despair, and that's true for everybody - I don't care what color you are."
Cornel West"Now, myself, I'm not a pacifist at all. I believe in just war. I would have joined the spirit of the nation to fight against apartheid."
Cornel West"Barack Obama commits war crimes - Somalia, Yemen. He commits war crimes in Pakistan, Afghanistan. Martin Luther King Jr. tried to keep a spotlight on war crimes, to keep track of the innocents killed... There is a major clash."
Cornel West