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Cornel Ronald West (born June 2, 1953) is an American philosopher, theologian, political activist, politician, social critic, actor, and public intellectual. The grandson of a Baptist minister, West's primary philosophy focuses on the roles of race, gender, and class struggle in American society.
Cornel West, a philosopher, academic, and political activist, announced his campaign on June 5, 2023, in the 2024 US presidential elections as a People's Party candidate via a video on Twitter where he called for "truth and justice" and pledged to use the presidency to accomplish that.
Dr. West is the former Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at Harvard University and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. Cornel West graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard in three years and obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton.
Take a closer look at where presidential candidate Cornel West stands on the major issues facing America ahead of the 2024 election.
May 31, 2024 · Cornel West (born June 2, 1953, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.) is an American philosopher, scholar of African American studies, and political activist.
Oct 5, 2023 · NEW YORK (AP) — Progressive activist Cornel West said Thursday that he is no longer running for president under the Green Party banner. Instead, the high-profile African American thought leader will run as an independent.
Jan 10, 2024 · A prominent activist, author and philosopher, Cornel West announced his run for president in June 2023.
Jul 13, 2021 · Cornel West, the eccentric professor, public intellectual and progressive activist, resigned from Harvard after a tenure dispute and accused the university of “spiritual rot” in a letter ...
Cornel West is a prominent philosopher, activist, and public intellectual who tweets about social justice, democracy, and culture. Follow him to get his insights, opinions, and updates on his latest projects and events. Join the conversation with @CornelWest on Twitter.
Apr 2, 2014 · Cornel West is a political activist, author and university professor. His books include 'Race Matters' and 'Democracy Matters.'
