FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, August 30, 2024
Cornel West for President
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[Atlanta, Georgia] – The campaign of Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Melina Abdullah is thrilled to announce that, despite a recent court challenge, the Georgia Secretary of State has affirmed our Electors and qualified Dr. West and Dr. Abdullah for the presidential ballot in Georgia. This critical decision underscores the resilience of our democratic values and the importance of every Georgian's right to vote.

"We are overjoyed by this decision, which not only upholds the democratic process but also reinforces the power of our collective voice," said Dr. Cornel West. "While challenges remain on the horizon, yesterday’s victory reflects the strength of our grassroots commitment to truth, justice, and love."

Dr. Melina Abdullah expressed her enthusiasm about the campaign’s progress: "This victory in Georgia is a powerful affirmation of our movement’s strength and the will of the people. We are prepared to face any further obstacles with pure determination, knowing that our fight for truth and justice is more vital than ever in this critical election."

Fatimah, the lead volunteer in Georgia, added, "It sends a message to the great people of this country that we are Warriors for Justice fighting for all including those who are left out and forgotten. The audacity of a Super PAC's attempts to take away our freedom to choose Dr. West and Dr. Abdullah whom we think is best is appalling. We will continue our fight for fairness and equity. We are like David up against a Goliath continuously preparing for battle. We are not backing down!"

Although the Democratic Party may still opt to challenge this decision in court, the Secretary of State's ruling affirms the legitimacy of Dr. West's campaign and solidifies our right to be on the ballot. Our team remains vigilant and committed to defending our position, ensuring that the people of Georgia can make their voices heard in November.

The campaign extends its deepest thanks to all supporters, volunteers, and legal advocates who have worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome. We look forward to continuing our mission to bring systemic change and are more determined than ever to bring our message of radical love and justice to the people of Georgia and across the nation.

The West/Abdullah campaign has the signatures and minor party nominations it needs to get on the ballot in 17 states. This includes 6 of the battleground states: Michigan, Georgia, Minnesota, Florida, Wisconsin and North Carolina. For more info, see our ballot access map.

About Dr. Cornel West

Dr. West, affectionately known to many as Brother West, is the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary.

Dr. West is the former University Professor at Harvard University, Professor Emeritus at Princeton University and the first Black person to receive a Ph.D. In Philosophy from Princeton University. He has written 20 books and he is best known for his classics, Race Matters and Democracy Matters, and for his memoir, Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud. He delivered the historic Gifford lectures at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in Spring 2024.

Dr. West enters the 2024 Presidential contest at a time in which he describes a national crisis of moral bankruptcy and spiritual obscenity driven by a derelict duopoly of both major parties that equally places profits over people and the planet. West asserts that running as an Independent candidate affords him the opportunity and duty to deliver policy prescriptions incorporated by and for the people, instead of political parties beholden to corporations and special interest groups who feel no solidarity with poor and working-class people of all races, gender identities, and age groups.

The Cornel West Campaign to empower poor and working people everywhere stands at a pivotal moment in history, committed to being a true campaign for people around the globe. Our aim is and will always be to unite in solidarity with movements of truth and justice, who seek a choice beyond empire, white supremacy, capitalism, patriarchy, and the confines of the corporate-dominated two-party system.

About Dr. Melina Abdullah

Melina Abdullah is Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA’s College of Ethnic Studies, Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter - Los Ángeles and Black Lives Matter Grassroots, where she is also Director. She is a leader in the California Faculty Association (the faculty union), both locally and statewide, and mama of three. Dr. Abdullah earned her Ph.D. from University of Southern California in Political Science and her B.A. from Howard University in African American Studies. Abdullah has authored numerous articles and book chapters. Known by the moniker, Doc Melly Mel, she is creator, host, and producer of the radio programs Move the Crowd on KPFK 90.7 FM and This Is Not a Drill! on KBLA Talk 1580, and is a recognized expert on race, gender, class, and social movements. In April 2024, Abdullah was announced as vice-presidential pick for Dr. Cornel West in his run for president of the United States on a platform of “Truth, Justice, and Love.” She is the first Muslim to run for the vice-presidency.

Learn more about Cornel West at CornelWest2024.com. 

Learn more about Dr. West’s Policy Pillars at CornelWest2024.com/Platform.

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