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Cornel Ronald West (born June 2, 1953) is an American philosopher, theologian, political activist, politician, social critic, public intellectual, and occasional actor. [12] [13] The grandson of a Baptist minister, West's primary philosophy focuses on the roles of race, gender, and class struggle in American society.
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.
Jan 10, 2024 · A prominent activist, author and philosopher, Cornel West announced his run for president in June 2023.
2 days ago · Cornel West (born June 2, 1953, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.) is an American philosopher, scholar of African American studies, and political activist.
7 hours ago · READ MORE: Scholar, progressive activist Cornel West says he will run for president in 2024 as 3rd-party candidate Judie told The Associated Press he had been a fan of West since his 20s, drawn to ...
11 hours ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of lawyers with deep ties to the Republican Party scrambled over the weekend to rescue an effort to get independent presidential candidate Cornel West on the Arizona ballot, offering one of the clearest examples yet of the GOP’s extensive involvement in furthering the left-wing academic’s long-shot bid.
Jun 5, 2023 · Cornel West, the progressive activist and professor, announced a presidential campaign on Monday with the People’s Party, a third party led by a former campaign staff member for Senator...
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.
Apr 2, 2014 · Cornel West is a political activist, author and university professor. His books include 'Race Matters' and 'Democracy Matters.'
2 days ago · The state Bureau of Elections on Friday disqualified independent presidential candidate Cornel West from the Nov. 5 general election ballot over a technical violation of state law. West was disqualified for failing to have his candidate affidavit properly notarized, which invalidated the required document. Challenges were filed with the Michigan Department of State office by […]