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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. May 1

    This is why the progressive is shoulders above the neo-liberal .

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  2. Apr 27

    The President is lying...

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    Trump defended his "fine people" remarks on Charlottesville, saying he was referring to supporters of the Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee "I'm standing there ... They've got guns. They've got gas masks ... They're not thinking about Robert E. Lee." - Dr. Cornel West
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  3. Apr 25

    Speaking the Truth! -- a conversation with my dear sister of the

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  4. Apr 24

    — Why I'm With

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  5. Apr 8

    Join me!

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    Have you pledged to on April 11th? Help us raise awareness and funds for by pledging here: via cc
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  6. Apr 5

    Had a superb dialogue, filled with love and compassion, at with my dear brother -- Many may dismiss it just because of the subject, but those who watch it will bear witness to our common purpose and humanity. Please share.

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  7. Mar 7

    In the midst of this catastrophe, prophetic fight back becomes even more important.

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  8. Mar 2

    In Toronto and Edmonton this weekend with -- love.

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  9. Feb 23

    How do we keep track of the art that still affects us, and then the very ugly and malicious activity that too often goes hand and hand with genius?

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    Dr. on R. Kelly: "It's the precious and priceless black girls that we need to focus on. His genius is undeniable, his music has enriched my life, but he has to be accountable. That kind of activity is gangster activity...thuggish activity. He has to be accountable.”
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  10. Feb 4

    White Supremacy is a moral and ethical dialogue. It's not just about trashing an individual -- it's about hating and trashing white supremacy as a whole. Watch the discussion here on --

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  11. Retweeted
    Jan 24

    We are so excited to welcome to speak on Friday! It’s going to be a packed house at the Coussoulis Arena 📚📢💭👨🏾‍🏫

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  12. Jan 21

    Martin Luther King Jr turned away from popularity in his quest for spiritual and moral greatness – measured by what he was willing to give up and sacrifice due to his deep love of everyday people, especially vulnerable and precious black people.

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  13. Jan 21

    In this brief celebratory moment of King’s life and death, we should be highly suspicious of those who sing his praises yet refuse to pay the cost of embodying King’s strong indictment of the US empire, capitalism, and racism in their own lives.

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  14. Jan 21

    Such a blessing and an honor to celebrate Praire View!

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  15. Jan 15

    Let's not confuse things -- racism is a moral issue with political consequences. Such moral issues have leftist, right-wing and centrist versions. Full conversation with here:

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  16. Jan 3

    What can progressives do about the global shift to the right? We discuss at Thoughts?

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    27 Dec 2018

    Prairie View A&M University welcomes prominent activist to campus on Friday, January 18 at 4:00 pm, for a Symposium: Scholars’ Voices Series, African American Culture and History. Check out this interview on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight

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  18. Retweeted
    16 Nov 2018

    Come join us this December 21st in Toronto and hear and . We are excited to share with you the Spirit of RIS 2018 video, an attempt to connect hearts, enrich minds and inspire souls.

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  19. 10 Dec 2018

    It was an honor to introduce my dear brother before his recent keynote speech at the Sanders Institute

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  20. 4 Dec 2018

    Why is it so difficult, if not impossible, to have a candid debate about the grim Israeli-Palestinian catastrophe that prevails in our midst? -- via

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