Dr. Cornel West, PhD

BlackCommentator.com Guest Commentator Dr. Cornel West, PhD is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. He is a Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. He has also taught at Yale, Harvard, and the University of Paris. David A. Love, JD Managing Editor: Nancy Littlefield, MBA Publisher: Peter Gamble

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Why Brother Bernie Is Better for Black People Than Sister Hillary

By Dr. Cornel West, PhD Guest Commentator

when it comes to advancing Dr. King’s legacy, a vote for Clinton not only falls far short of the mark; it prevents us from giving new life to King’s legacy. Instead, it is Sanders who has championed that legacy in word and in deed for 50 years. This election is not a mere campaign; it is a crusade to resurrect democracy—King-style—in our time. In 2016, Sanders is the one leading that crusade.

The future of American democracy depends on our response to the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And that legacy is not just about defending civil…

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