Cornel Ronald West (born June 2, 1953) is an American philosopher, author, critic, actor, civil rights activist and prominent member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
West is a 1973 graduate of Harvard University and a doctoral graduate of Princeton University. He is currently a professor of African American studies at Princeton and of Religious philosophy and Christian studies at the Union Theological Seminary in New York.
West is known for his combination of political and moral insight and criticism and his contribution to the post-1960s civil rights movement.[citation needed] The bulk of his work focuses on the role of race, gender, and class in American society and the means by which people act and react to their "radical conditionedness." West draws intellectual contributions from such diverse traditions as the African American Baptist Church, pragmatism and transcendentalism.
West was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and grew up in Sacramento, California, where he graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. His father was a general contractor for the Defense Department, and his mother was a teacher and a principal. Irene B. West Elementary School in Elk Grove, California, is named for her.
Dr. Cornel West & James H. Cone in Conversation-"Black Prophetic Fire"
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Cornel West on Missouri: "Obama reeks of political calculation not moral conviction" - Newsnight
Cornel West on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight: EXTENDED INTERVIEW
Cornel West: ‘Ferguson Signifies the End of the Age of Obama’
Dr. Cornel West on Racism, Inequality, & American Empire
Dr. Cornel West visits Saint Mary's College of California (10/11/2014) (FULL)
Black Prophetic Fire: Cornel West on the Revolutionary Legacy of Leading African-American Voices
Cornel West Q&A;: Black Prophetic Fire Intersections of Leadership, Faith, and Social Justice
Dr. Cornel West & James H. Cone in Conversation-"Black Prophetic Fire"
Cornel West: Ferguson signifies end of age of Obama
TalkingStickTV - Dr. Cornel West - Black Prophetic Fire
Cornel West "We Saw A Massive Transfer Of Military Weapons To Local Police Under Obama"
bell hooks + Cornel West
University of Washington Bothell Presents Cornel West, Ph.D.
'You're Blaming Israel!' Hannity Takes on Cornel West Over Gaza Conflict
Cornel West on Missouri: "Obama reeks of political calculation not moral conviction" - Newsnight
Cornel West on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight: EXTENDED INTERVIEW
Cornel West: ‘Ferguson Signifies the End of the Age of Obama’
Dr. Cornel West on Racism, Inequality, & American Empire
Dr. Cornel West visits Saint Mary's College of California (10/11/2014) (FULL)
Black Prophetic Fire: Cornel West on the Revolutionary Legacy of Leading African-American Voices
Cornel West Q&A;: Black Prophetic Fire Intersections of Leadership, Faith, and Social Justice
Cornel West Takes Down Bill Maher & Paul Krugman
"Niggerization of America" - Cornel West
Michael Moore, Cornel West & Tavis Smiley: America's Poor and the Economic Recession (2012)
Examined Life - Cornel West
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Bill O'reily Gets Owned by Cornel West Tavis Smiley YouTube
Cornel West Slams Al Sharpton: 'You Don't Need to Be Center Stage, Brother'
The Life and Career of Cornel West: Biography, Books, Interview (2002)
Judith Butler and Cornel West, Honoring Edward Said
HARDtalk Cornel West Writer and Academic
Cornel West Interviewed by Craig Ferguson
Julian Assange speaks with Tavis Smiley & Cornel West
Black Prophetic Fires: African-American Leaders and Their Visionary Legacies – Session MBFI14
Cornel West interview
Why Thomas Paine's Common Sense Is Important: Chris Hedges & Cornel West (2014)
FOLLOW MY #FOOTPRINTS [EPISODE 4] -- CHEN LO AND DR. CORNEL WEST
Fault Lines - Cornel West
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Tavis Smiley & Cornel West on Election, Why Calling Obama Progressive Ignores His Record 1/2
Dr. Cornel West on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight: INTERVIEW
Cornel West: Obama's Response to Trayvon Martin Case Belies Failure to Challenge "New Jim Crow"
Simon Critchley and Cornel West in Conversation at BAM
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Cornel West and MM McCabe on Philosophy in the Public Sphere
"An Evening with Dr. Cornel West" - Pepperdine University Seaver College
Race Matters
Cornel West at Oakwood University (Full)
Ron Paul w/ Cornel West & Tavis Smiley 2/15/13
Harvard BMF & Dr. Cornel West: Black Thought, Philosophy, and Religion
Education & Economic Opportunity for African-American Children: Cornel West on U.S. Histor
Education & Economic Opportunity for African American Children Cornel West on U S History
BBC HARDtalk - Cornel West - Writer and Academic (5/12/14)
Obama 'can’t take a stand' says Cornel West
DR. Cornel West on prison industry
The Cornel West Theory - I'll Die For This Shit (Ft. Queen Helene AKA Golden Athena of Les Nubians)
Encompassing Education with Cornel West
Dr Cornel West James H Cone in Conversation Black Prophetic Fire clip
Cornel West & Bob Avakian: Revolution & Religion - Reactions
The Future of African Americans: Cornel West & Henry Louis Gates (1996)
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Cornel West: On Ferguson.
Cornel West: ‘Ferguson Signifies the End of the Age of Obama’
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How to Eliminate Racism in the U.S.: Cornel West on Justice & Economics (1997)
Afrikan Mafia Debate: Cornel West Vs. John Henrik Clarke (+The Departed)
Dr Cornel West Obama becoming puppet of Wall St Oligarchs