Cornel West

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Cornel West

Cornel West is a scholar, philosopher, historian and prominent social justice leader within the progressive movement. His published works address the moral imperatives of inequality with a focus on race and economics. A critic of capitalism, American politics and the Democratic Party, he served as a surrogate for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) 2020 presidential campaign.”

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Cornel West is a scholar, philosopher, historian and prominent social justice leader within the progressive movement. His published works address the moral imperatives of inequality with a focus on race and economics. A critic of capitalism, American politics and the Democratic Party, he served as a surrogate for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) 2020 presidential campaign.”

Biography
Birthdate June 2, 1953
Birthplace Tulsa, Okla.
Party Independent
Spouse Annahita Mahdavi
Education Harvard University (B.A.), Princeton University (M.A., Ph.D.)
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