Dr. cornel west 
One
of America's most provocative public intellectuals, Cornel West has
been a champion for racial justice since childhood. His writing,
speaking, and teaching weave together the traditions of the black
Baptist Church, progressive politics, and jazz. The New York Times has praised his "ferocious moral vision."
Currently
the Class of 1943 Professor at Princeton University, West burst onto
the national scene in 1993 with his bestselling book, Race Matters, a searing analysis of racism in American democracy. Race Matters
has become a contemporary classic, selling more than a half a million
copies to date. In addition, West has published 18 other books and has
edited 13 texts and has received more than 20 honorary degrees.
West earned two bachelor's degrees from Harvard in three years, magna cum laude.
Martin Kilson, one of his professors there, describes West as "the most
intellectually aggressive and highly cerebral student I have taught."
After earning his Ph.D. at Princeton, he became a professor of religion
and director of the Afro-American Studies program there. West has also
taught at Union Theological Seminary, Yale, Harvard, and the University
of Paris.
In
his book, "Democracy Matters," West analyzes the arrested development
of democracy both in America and in the crisis-ridden Middle East. In
his latest book, Hope on a Tightrope, he offers courageous
commentary on issues that affect the lives of all Americans. Themes
include Race, Leadership, Faith, Family, Philosophy, and Love and
Service.
He also has produced 3 albums his latest CD, Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations
is a collection of socially conscience music featuring collaborations
with Prince, Outkast, Jill Scott, Talib Kweli and KRS-ONE. West also
offers commentary weekly on The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI.
West was an influential force in developing the storyline for the popular Matrix movie trilogy and has served as its official spokesperson, as well as playing a recurring role in the final two films.
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