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For me the prophetic has to do with mustering the courage to love, to empathize, to exercise compassion, and to be committed to justice.
Cornel West
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Cornel West
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: June 2
Actor
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Philosopher
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Writer
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Cornel Ronald West
Cornel R. West
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