West was an independent candidate in the 2024 United States presidential election and is an outspoken voice in left-wing politics in the United States. The grandson of a Baptist minister, …

Nov 19, 2025 · Cornel West is known as an American philosopher, scholar of African American studies, and political activist. He is also recognized for his influential book Race Matters, …

Cornel West was the first Black man to receive a Ph.D. in philosophy from Princeton University in 1980! Dr. West has written 20 books and edited 13 additional volumes. He has also …

Jan 10, 2024 · A prominent activist, author and philosopher, Cornel West announced his run for president in June 2023

Cornel first arrived on Princeton’s campus in 1973 to begin his doctoral work, and in 1980 earned a Ph.D. in philosophy. Characteristic of his prodigious gifts, deep commitment to justice and …

Cornel Ronald West (born June 2, 1953) is an African American scholar, public intellectual, sociologist, critic, pastor, and civil rights activist.

West is one of the leading contemporary African-American intellectuals and activists at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The author or editor of more than fifteen books, he is also …

Mar 5, 2025 · Cornel West is a prominent American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual. Known for his blend of political and moral insight, he's tackled …

Though Cornel West is best known for being a tireless racial justice activist, he has also advocated for LGBTQ+ rights and the dignity of all marginalized communities during his recent...

Professor of Philosophy and African American Studies, Cornel West held esteemed positions at several universities, including Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. His extensive teaching experience …