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New Yorkers to Rally in Harlem with Dr. Cornel West
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
Cornel West for President
[email protected]
[Harlem, NY] – The NY for Cornel West team is set to host a rally in Harlem on May 21st from 6-8 PM at the Richard Rogers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park. This event marks a critical moment in the campaign, focusing on gaining ballot access and community support.
The rally will feature Chris Smalls, president of the Amazon Labor Union, along with other local performers and speakers. Attendees will have the opportunity to celebrate the efforts of dedicated volunteers and add their signatures to the ballot access petition, significantly contributing to the campaign’s progress.
Event Details:
- Date: May 21, 2024
- Time: 6-8 PM
- Location: Richard Rogers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mt Morris Park W, New York, NY 10027)
To watch via livestream, tune into Brother West's official Instagram page at the time of event, or visit www.youtube.com/@CornelWest24 and join the conversation using #CornelWest2024 and #TruthJusticeLove on social media.
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 will deliver 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
Dr. Melina Abdullah is a Professor of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, where she has also served as Department Chair. A respected scholar and dedicated activist, Dr. Abdullah is deeply involved in organized labor and social justice movements, holding roles such as the Chair of the Council for Racial and Social Justice with the California Faculty Association’s Los Angeles Chapter. She has been a lifelong union organizer and a delegate to the County Federation of Labor, melding her academic expertise with grassroots activism to champion causes such as the "Cops Off Campus" campaign and the establishment of Ethnic Studies in educational curricula.
A founding organizer of Black Lives Matter, Dr. Abdullah continues to lead the Los Angeles chapter and serves as Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots, driving local and national initiatives that aim to dismantle systemic racism. Her leadership has been pivotal in various campaigns for justice and equity, including #BlackWomenAreDivine and #EndPoliceAssociations. Dr. Abdullah's commitment to social change is also evident through her role in media, where she produces and hosts "Move the Crowd" on 90.7FM KPFK, furthering public political education.
Beyond her professional and activist roles, Dr. Abdullah is a devoted mother and a champion of community engagement and empowerment. Raised in Oakland, California, by a family of union workers, she embodies the values instilled by her ancestors and strives to pass on a legacy of resilience and advocacy to her three children and her community in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw District. Her extensive contributions to social justice have earned her numerous accolades, including the Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance “Champion of Change” Award and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award from Loyola Marymount University.
Learn more about Cornel West at CornelWest2024.com.
Learn more about Dr. West’s Policy Pillars at CornelWest2024.com/Platform.
For more details and press inquiries, please contact [email protected].
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Dr. Cornel West to Headline 'Rally for Truth, Justice, and Love' at Naropa University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
Cornel West for President
[email protected]
[Boulder, Colorado] – Join the Cornel West campaign as we galvanize supporters for a transformative evening of dialogue and inspiration at the 'Rally for Truth, Justice, and Love', hosted at Naropa University on April 12, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM MT.
In a time of great division, Dr. Cornel West, Independent candidate for President, extends an open invitation to students, alumni, local community members, and engaged citizens nationwide to unite for an honest conversation about the future of our nation. Emphasizing the pressing need for a radical shift towards policies that reflect the collective will of the people, Dr. West will articulate his revolutionary vision for a government deeply rooted in empathy and fairness.
"Justice is what love looks like in public," Dr. West has said, and his campaign is a testament to these words. The rally will serve as a potent reminder that the values of truth, justice, and love are not merely abstract concepts but actionable principles that must underpin our policies and political discourse.
As the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University, Dr. West's academic brilliance is matched only by his profound civic commitment. His policy platform emerges from a rich intellectual, artistic, and spiritual tradition, driven by a relentless pursuit of justice and a deep commitment to democratic engagement.
This event promises to be more than a political rally; it is an invitation to partake in a movement that seeks to elevate our national consciousness and reaffirm our commitment to each other as human beings. It will feature discussions, student addresses, and a keynote speech from Dr. West himself.
Attendees are encouraged to prioritize sustainable transportation options due to limited parking at the Nalanda campus. Please consider carpooling, biking, or using the RTD bus service, which conveniently stops at Arapahoe Ave and 63rd street, directly in front of the campus.
Event Details:
RALLY FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND LOVE
Date: April 12th, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT
Location: 6287 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, CO 80301
Link to watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9mNutGDbKg
For more information, visit www.cornelwest2024.com/naropa and join the conversation using #CornelWest2024 and #TruthJusticeLove on social media.
Together, let's rally for a future informed by compassion and guided by the collective wisdom of all citizens.
About Cornel West For President 2024
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 will deliver 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.
Learn more about Cornel West at CornelWest2024.com.
Learn more about Dr. West’s Policy Pillars at CornelWest2024.com/Platform.
For more details and press inquiries, please contact [email protected].
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