Dr Cornel West: Unfiltered Wisdom on Faith, Love, and Presidential Aspirations

While Black

REVOLT

Education, Self-improvement

4.1 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 5 September 2023

⏱️ 52 minutes

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In this riveting episode of While Black, we dive deep into the heart and soul of America with the incomparable Dr. Cornel West. Prepare to embark on a thought-provoking journey through faith, fear, love, and music, guided by one of the most influential voices of our time. Dr. Cornel West doesn't hold back as he candidly shares his unfiltered perspective on the state of our nation. From the pulpit to the political arena, his wisdom transcends boundaries, resonating with those who seek truth and justice. We explore the core values that have shaped his life's work, from the unshakeable faith that grounds him to the profound love that drives his advocacy for a more equitable world. Dr. West's words are a powerful reminder that faith is not the absence of doubt but the courage to persist in the face of it. As we journey through this conversation, we also delve into Dr. West's bid for the U.S. presidency. He discusses the necessity of third parties in a political landscape dominated by two major forces and the urgent need for leadership that reflects the depth of our nation's challenges. In a world that often encourages conformity, Dr. Cornel West stands as a beacon of authenticity, urging us to confront uncomfortable truths and challenging us to be better. Join us for an episode that's sure to spark inspiration, introspection, and a renewed sense of purpose in our pursuit of a more just America. Go engage and support Dr Cornel West on this website (http://www.cornelwest.com/) - Click Here Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	There's a line in his letter to the nephew which constitutes the first part of the fight
0:06.5	next time.
0:07.5	His great class, it was published in 1962 in the New Yorker in book form in 63.
0:13.4	And he says, don't comma be afraid that that's one of the coldest lines connected to what
0:20.0	you told me because you can't talk about freedom if you're afraid.
0:22.5	You can't talk about freedom if you're a coward.
0:25.2	You can't talk about freedom if you intimidate.
0:27.5	You can't talk about freedom if you run around scared.
0:30.0	You can't talk about freedom if you scratch your winter doughnuts and laugh at winter
0:34.0	ain't funny.
0:35.0	You can't talk about freedom if you wear it in the mask and simply trying to get by rather
0:39.6	than straighten your back up and speaking your truth and bearing your witness.
0:43.8	So freedom is something that has to do with shattering fear and white supremacy is predicated
0:52.3	on keeping black people fearful, scared, intimidated, deferential, and the only thing that
1:01.7	breaks the back of fear is love, is love, is love, is love, is love, is love, is love,
1:16.9	Welcome to Wild Black, a seriously opinionated podcast bringing you the real and raw on
1:24.6	anything happening while black.
1:27.5	If black culture's there, we're there.
1:30.5	If you're pissed or empowered, then let's talk about it.
1:34.4	Right with us on this all black everything.
1:41.6	Everybody, welcome back to Wild Black.
1:44.2	There are moments when you get a chance to interact with a person who has held such a
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