Professor Cornel West on why he left Harvard over tenure dispute

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  • čas přidán 8. 03. 2021
  • ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Dr. Cornel West about why he chose to leave Harvard after a dispute over being denied tenure, and about how to increase diversity in academia.

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  • @livingthedream7642
    @livingthedream7642 Před 3 lety +501

    He did the right thing. He doesn’t need Harvard. Now that they have eyes on the situation they want to reconsider. SMH Disrespectful.

  • @joeallen4587
    @joeallen4587 Před 3 lety +772

    “I am just as committed to Palestinian humanity, as I am Jewish humanity.” Simple right? Dr. West has always stood up against all hatred, yet still some hate him. Shameful.

  • @kiera181
    @kiera181 Před 3 lety +287

    "Respect can not be coerced. Respect can not be forced." Everytime I listen to him, I'm in awe.

  • @mosestyson2705
    @mosestyson2705 Před 3 lety +334

    He is a Walking University himself

  • @mohamedbarca13
    @mohamedbarca13 Před 3 lety +292

    Love this man, he doesn't fold nor bend and isn't a sell-out. Thank you brother west for everything and for fighting for justice.

  • @ccth22
    @ccth22 Před 3 lety +245

    I wish I could’ve had Dr. West as a professor.

  • @DarrenChen
    @DarrenChen Před 3 lety +36

    Dr. West is one of the most beautiful souls and orators I've ever heard. ❤️🙏

  • @alexaales7937
    @alexaales7937 Před 3 lety +200

    i just love how he calls everyone brother or sister no matter what their skin color. he ha so much love for mankind.

  • @makeracistsafraidagain7608

    I think a lot of people needs to understand the difference between

  • @rpelletier2771
    @rpelletier2771 Před 3 lety +795

    Cornel is cool AF anyone is lucky to be able to be educated under him!

  • @carolynjanise4086
    @carolynjanise4086 Před 2 lety +28

    His wings of knowledge are so wide, that Harvard, Yale, and Princeton did not have room for him anymore. His respect is not just national, but global.

  • @nancisam8305
    @nancisam8305 Před 3 lety +38

    This guy have a very good memory, he name off all those historians in a minute.

  • @jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678
    @jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678 Před 3 lety +370

    Brother West is a great humanitarian. I just love him.

  • @TheRealFlightSkoolTv
    @TheRealFlightSkoolTv Před 3 lety +697

    Mr west is one the black communities strongest voices. Anyone willing to lose him don’t deserve him. He’s a national treasure.

  • @chitownbear7733
    @chitownbear7733 Před 3 lety +128

    Dr. West was, is and will continue to be one of the most intelligent and respected brother in the world... The fact that those idiots wanted to play games with him does not take away from his incredible intelligence and respect

  • @tigerlily1034
    @tigerlily1034 Před 3 lety +112

    Dr West is awesome 👏 A man who stood by his convictions! Harvard’s loss🙄

  • @farout7016
    @farout7016 Před 3 lety +548

    This doesn't surprise me at all. He's too much of an independent thinker to be at Harvard.

  • @schakj
    @schakj Před 3 lety +573

    On Harvard president: He has a heart, but just has to have more of a spine. DAMN

  • @neodavie
    @neodavie Před 3 lety +21

    I absolutely love how Dr. West speaks, "...too many of those sites still look like the National Hockey League." He's so awesome.

  • @larhondaodomph.d.4614
    @larhondaodomph.d.4614 Před 3 lety +20

    If Harvard can do this to West is there really any hope for the rest of us.