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There is something about boldness and fearlessness and being free enough to speak what is on one's mind that warrants freedom.

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Cornel West
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: June 2
Actor
Critic
Philosopher
Theologian
University Teacher
Writer
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Cornel Ronald West
Cornel R. West
Mind
Something
Warrants
Fearlessness
Boldness
Freedom
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