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Our problem is that we don't have enough people in America, including black people, who are progressive and willing to sacrifice their popularity in order to tell the truth.
Cornel West
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Cornel West
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: June 2
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Cornel Ronald West
Cornel R. West
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If you are always trying to do something for a cause bigger than you - connected with serving others - then it is hard to be guilty.
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Rage is fine as long as it doesn't deteriorate into bitterness.
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