Educator and philosopher Cornel West is the Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University. Known as one of America’s most gifted, provocative, and important public intellectuals, he is the author of the contemporary classic Race Matters, which changed the course of America’s dialogue on race and justice, and the New York Times bestseller Democracy Matters. He is the recipient of the American Book Award and holds more than 20 honorary degrees.Award-winning writer David Ritz is the co-author of the autobiographies of Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and B.B. King.
“Cornel West thinks like a sage, acts like a warrior and writes
like a poetical prophet.”
— Maya Angelou
“Cornel West is one complex dude: brilliant scholar, political
activist, committed Christian and soul brother to the bone.”
— Time
“Uncompromising and unconventional . . . Cornel West is an eloquent
prophet with attitude.”
— Newsweek
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