Captivating article in the May 29th issue of Rolling Stone on American philosopher and Civil Rights activist Cornel West. Really dives into the mind, the character, the charisma that is Cornel West. Taps into his seemingly boundless intelligence (referencing Anton Chekhov, Soren Kierkegaard, John Steinbeck, Giacomo Leopardi, Nat King Cole, and The Matrix all from memory), vivacious spirt, and sense of style, as he sums up the world in a mix of jazz and blues. Topics range from his childhood, the Black Panthers, Obama, religion, human condition, and the future of America. Fascinating read and, for the most part, a perspective on the world I largely agree with. Get at it and we'll talk
"The Supreme Love and Revolutionary Funk of Dr. Cornel West, Philosopher of the Blues"
"I’m not an optimist at all. Brother Barack Obama says he has the audacity to hope. I say, ‘Well, what price are you willing to pay?’“
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