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1 of America's most provocative public intellectuals; a champion for racial justice through the traditions of the black Church, progressive politics, & jazz.

Princeton, NJ
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    23 Dec 2020

    What a blessing to give this tribute to one of my soulmates Abraham Joshua Heschel! We need his prophetic fire now more than ever!

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  2. 8 hours ago

    As long as there are poets like Sister and Gabrielle, her sister, and Joan, her mother, democracy is alive in the hearts and minds of people.

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    19 hours ago

    Dr. says stopping Trump was important, but he is still suspicious "of the capitulation to the neoliberal greed and lies and hatred now that we've pushed back the neofascist form of greed and lies and hatred."

    Dr. Cornel West on the promise and danger of a Biden presidency
    Cornel West is professor of the practice of public philosophy at Harvard University.
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  4. 12 hours ago

    “The Work Continues” -- we discussed the promise and dangers of the on Democracy Now!

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  5. Jan 20

    We need more than neoliberal renewal. This powerful program of revolutionary fire with my brothers in Attica supported by the great William Kunstler & produced by the grand Randy Credico reminds us of the moral imperative for fundamental transformation!

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    Jan 19

    In this edition of Office Hours, we dive into 's brutally honest critiques of Obama's policies. Available exclusively for our patrons:

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  7. Jan 18

    King-like extremism is a threat to every status-quo!

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  8. Jan 15

    My dear brother is the closest figure we have to Martin Luther King Jr. in the American Empire. We downplay his message at our peril!

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    America's policies aren't just bad, they're deadly. Watch our full episode with :
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  9. Jan 14

    I thank my dear brother for this dialogue that upholds the high moral and spiritual standards of love, freedom and fortitude of Martin Luther King Jr. and Fannie Lou Hamer in this fascist moment!

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    "Embrace doesn't mean uncritical deference. It means I'm here to bear witness to something bigger than me." Professor Cornel West speaks to CNN's about how the US moves forward after the Capitol attack.
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  10. Jan 9

    In this powerful and timely dialogue about the spiritual decay and moral decrepitude of the American Empire, my dear brother and great intellectual freedom fighter and I put it all on the line!

    Chris Hedges and Dr. Cornel West on America's existential crisis.
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  11. Jan 9

    Another rich and engaging conversation with my freedom-loving Black brothers in these turbulent times!

    Clickbaity | Prophetic Fire Episode | Dr. Cornel West is in the Building
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  12. Jan 8

    As a co-initiator of five years ago, now is the time to acknowledge what we were talking about! This powerful press conference tells it like it is!

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  13. Jan 5

    This beautiful dialogue with my dear sister Sunsara Taylor and my dear brothers Andy Zee and Rev. William Lamar IV keeps alive our revolutionary fire! 

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  14. 29 Dec 2020

    I was blessed to have this heartfelt dialogue with my dear brother and fellow cellmate Jim Vrettos! We dedicate it to the great public intellectual Stanley Aronowitz!

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  15. 27 Dec 2020

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  16. 27 Dec 2020

    The  is on the move! Corporate power and Pentagon militarism dominate the Democratic Party! The suffering of everyday people is a national emergency! Only an independent party can rescue us! is the first step!

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  17. 18 Dec 2020

    What a blessing to talk to another free brother who speaks his mind! He is a justice-loving artist- Jimmy Dore! We are proud members of the Advisory Council for the People's Party founded by brother Nick Brana!

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    17 Dec 2020

    The incredible artist, author, actor, and activist is on The Tight Rope! You won't want to miss this revealing episode on allowing yourself to be vulnerable and hearing other people's pain:

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  19. 16 Dec 2020

    My dear sister is one of the great visionary & courageous progressive leaders in America! I wholeheartedly endorse & support her Congressional candidacy! I will do everything in my power to ensure she goes to Washington where she will serve precious everyday people!

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    That part when Dr. Cornel West says, “Helloo Somebodyyy!” OOOOWEEE! This episode drops tomorrow but you can listen now on patreon if you want to be a supporting member 🙌🏾 🔥🔥
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  20. Retweeted
    10 Dec 2020

    You can watch the episode here!

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