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I think we must never, ever demonize one another. That's true not just black people to black people that's human being to human being.

Cornel West

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Cornel West
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: June 2
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Cornel Ronald West
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The aim is not for me to be right. The aim is to make sure that we keep the focus on the people who are suffering. That's what we're here for.
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