Cornel West Explains Why He’s Leaving Harvard | The Mehdi Hasan Show

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  • As schools are being ripped apart by rows over racism, professor Cornel West joins Mehdi to talk about his decision to resign from Harvard University.
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  • @suzanneharris8339
    @suzanneharris8339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    Dr. West, always with a message of peace, reason & love. Please invite him back frequently- we need to hear his voice as an antidote to the madness.

    • @grapentine739
      @grapentine739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya anymore only watch corporate news when they have guys and gals like Cornell on. I even have a like. Maybe if enough people did that. Cnn msnbc even fox news would notice

    • @yasuke9317
      @yasuke9317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My Favorite Guy. Hes what we all should be.

    • @pamelamelton7724
      @pamelamelton7724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES. I HAVE TO HEAR HIM. HELL!DOES ANYONE KNOW..HIS DIRECT NUMBER? I'M SERIOUS.

    • @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO
      @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But mostly for laughs.

  • @datuminformatics2847
    @datuminformatics2847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    It should not be illegal to disagree with Israel

    • @deeznutz8320
      @deeznutz8320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But white supremacy controls America right?
      Lefties realizing that the far right is spot on with who controls the country

    • @zyrosqrd2552
      @zyrosqrd2552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      A white dude I work with was told by a colleague that I'm Jewish; I think he was relieved because he was afraid I was Arab, based on my looks. Dude randomly comes over to me with a big smile and says: "I want you to know I support Israel". His expression changed when I calmly say: "That's nice. I personally do NOT support the Israeli government's illegal occupation of Palestinian territories or its policies of Apartheid against Palestinian peoples, or its bombings killing children in West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon, or the corruption of the Israeli Prime Minister. I'm not down with that stuff." Dude was suddenly magically struck mute.

    • @zyrosqrd2552
      @zyrosqrd2552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Splint Meow i'm agnostic, but of Jewish parentage. As a kid I got beat up for being a Jew; after 9/11 I got threatened in the street by people who assumed I'm Arab; in 1980 people accosted me thinking I was responsible for the American hostages held in Iran. Some people use their brains to think critically and keep learning; some use their brain to jump to baseless irrational conclusions and rationalize prejudice and violence against those they perceive as different than them.

    • @zyrosqrd2552
      @zyrosqrd2552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Splint Meow feel ya, bruh, but "the stuff going on between Israel and Palestine" is not going to end in our lifetime. Politicians will always rile up their base by hate-mongering against a perceived enemy group, for their own profit and to maintain power. It's as old as time.

    • @zyrosqrd2552
      @zyrosqrd2552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Splint Meow appreciate your sunshine and hope you're right. But I don't think everyone wants to live in peace; discord, divisiveness, war - all give power (and money) to those who rise to the top of governments. Regular people on the ground want peace in their lives for themselves and their families (not necessarily with regard for peace in the lives of others); but politicians and leaders of fringe groups (we covered that white supremacy issue, right?) are masters of rhetoric designed to convince people (those without skills or critical thinking) that they need to activate anger and violence to achieve this elusive "peace" for themselves. Not like I'm cynical or anything...

  • @progressforward
    @progressforward 3 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    Thank you Dr. West for all you have done, from a white vietnam veteran.

    • @queennoneya601
      @queennoneya601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Okay. He alright but crickets about the dems. Sooo.

    • @Quietstrife
      @Quietstrife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@queennoneya601 He criticizes Democrats & Republicans on their Bs all the time, GTFO 🤡

    • @OriginalBernieBro
      @OriginalBernieBro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My high-school best friends dad was a Vietnam vet taught me how to shoot/gun safety, and how to ride a motorcycle! Thank you for your service sir.

    • @craftgunner
      @craftgunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for your service

    • @progressforward
      @progressforward 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@craftgunner Thank you I appreciate that

  • @Ozhull
    @Ozhull 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Michael Jamal Brooks suggested that Cornel West is one of the most important intellectual figures alive today, and I couldn't agree more. Dr. West is an incredibly wise and emotionally intelligent voice on the left. Show our love and appreciation!

    • @aliwright1016
      @aliwright1016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ✊☮️💟🖤

    • @yellowporsche8172
      @yellowporsche8172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is. He can explain it and that is why he was made rid of.

    • @impliedlines711
      @impliedlines711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much radical love for Dr. West!!

    • @redexexile795
      @redexexile795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      if he a leftist then he cant be that smart he inside an immoral cult of weirdos

    • @Ozhull
      @Ozhull 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Brother @@redexexile795 , treat yourself and listen to one of his lectures, or watch his appearance on Joe Rogan. Don't cheat yourself out of the opportunity to learn

  • @dlkaran
    @dlkaran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    39 individuals hit thumbs down, I am pretty sure those people will not give you a drop of water to save your life. I can listen to Dr. West all day.

    • @mylifematters6237
      @mylifematters6237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I gave the video a thumbs down but if you're ever dehydrated, let me know.

    • @slappy5204
      @slappy5204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      anyone who doesn't agree with me wants everyone to die! sounds fair

    • @dlkaran
      @dlkaran 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO ahh little snow flake is triggered by my name.

    • @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO
      @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dlkaran
      Yeah, I get carried way some times. Im deleting that. Although, you could have changed your name but chose not to do so. That has to mean something.

    • @dlkaran
      @dlkaran 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO The definition of my name is in, " Hindi and Sanskrit".

  • @yellowporsche8172
    @yellowporsche8172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    You are right Dr. West. With love and respect from Canada, from a person who has also paid the price for my solidarity with Palestine, and my name is Shawn Robinson, so I do not hide my advocacy, I believe your work is not done.

    • @larrydickman5936
      @larrydickman5936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      May the Almighty bless you for helping the cause of the oppressed , stay strong & persevere sister ❤

    • @waltmccarthy9837
      @waltmccarthy9837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Neither is yours, or for that matter, any of ours. Stay strong, fear not and don’t give up.

  • @rogerhull5632
    @rogerhull5632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Harvard’s loss. The Union’s gain.

    • @tvs9978
      @tvs9978 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If Harvard wasn't giving him tenure for so long, they clearly didn't want him, so more like Harvard's sigh of relief, the Union's new headache lol

    • @AudioPervert1
      @AudioPervert1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mehdi Hassan, a verbiage drama queen. Cornel West, a redundant left-leaning rah-rah. Makes zero difference to Harvard if someone leaves or joins. These pathetic but very powerful institutions exist to sustain the empire and it's dominant culture.

  • @timphillips1218
    @timphillips1218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I would have thought that tenure would be automatically given to someone of his stature. How many professors have written nineteen books and been a part of several more by editing. This is a another real eye opener.

  • @suntemple3121
    @suntemple3121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Cornel West is a great man and I stand behind him one hundred percent all the best to him.

  • @sandrawilson3264
    @sandrawilson3264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Cornel West is a priceless gift that Harvard didn't deserve or appreciate. They had a diamond but preferred soil. Their loss of him on staff is immeasurable but a great gain to his next appointment.

  • @justbe1451
    @justbe1451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    It is refreshing to hear folks speak up about this, we need more voices!

  • @aiynaiy
    @aiynaiy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    We live in a Kingdom of Lies.

  • @icecoldpierre
    @icecoldpierre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The guy was a professor at Yale and Princeton before and was tenured at Yale. WTF could it be? There's no way he doesn't meet the criteria. he's right.

    • @jamesthomas1628
      @jamesthomas1628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gave up tenure at Yale?
      Wow, how has that turned out for him.

  • @openyoureyes3308
    @openyoureyes3308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Dr West is a living legend

    • @jonathanclarke281
      @jonathanclarke281 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      According to who?

    • @jonathanclarke281
      @jonathanclarke281 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dareen he still looks like Don King and probably secretly hates whites like many of these types!

    • @Letharium-f7c
      @Letharium-f7c 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      in his own mind

    • @ponkers100
      @ponkers100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Letharium-f7c Dr West is a humanist, no doubt

    • @Usmcpb
      @Usmcpb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Salute Dr. Cornel West 💪🏿💪🏿

  • @patrickcollins1855
    @patrickcollins1855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Havard staying mum, because whatever they say, they know he will have a rebuttal. So silence and passing of time is better strategy for them.

    • @SeaGrea
      @SeaGrea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      it's a coward move nevertheless

  • @aliwright1016
    @aliwright1016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    West is a wise man. #FreePalestine

  • @AgueroNain
    @AgueroNain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The shadow of Jim Crow still operating in a very subtle manner, oh yeah!! Dr. West is spot on. Mehdi, brotha, let him finish…man an interview is like a dance, gotta groove bro, plus having Dr. West is a once in a lifetime event. Thank you Dr. West for a lifetime of work for civil rights and reframing the discussion back to substance, morals and speaking truth straight up.

    • @TheD42069
      @TheD42069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Trust me when I say Mehdi Hassan knows how to do an interview. He also has interviewed Dr.West enough times to know if you want to get the most out of the precious time you have with Dr.West, you would have to interrupt him(gently mind you) because Dr.West interviews are more like drives down a highway rather than the usual dance that you speak of... And the metaphorical car that is Dr.West, once he gets going on any topic he will go down that road longer than needed (but the conversation is really needed.)

    • @AgueroNain
      @AgueroNain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheD42069 Ok, a Mehdi fan, I take it, hey no worries, he is good but I don’t think my ask or critique is a bad one, and yes Mehdi is good, thank goodness for him frankly, for having someone like Dr. West in MSNBC wow!!! Anyhow what the man said 35 years ago, is relevant today, that is about how long I’ve had the merit and blessing of hearing Dr. West and what he says, does today is so important when it comes to understanding the history as a living breathing continuity, not as the superficial crap we get in the news today. So I’d clamor to have a long form interview this man is expressing much needed context on every topic I can think of and a real counter to the vapid Milque toast crap we get from most media outlets. So I will end with a thank you to Mehdi for having him, absolutely well done. That said let him express and talk for days, if needed, finally, I thought my comment was brotherly, Mehdi let me know if you thoughts I was out of line.

    • @TheD42069
      @TheD42069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AgueroNain not out of line at all and I've also been listening to Dr.West for about 35 years... Just in Canada instead of the US. I agree that to get the best out of Dr.West you need to do long form interviews. I'm just saying that you got only a few minutes for a segment and Mehdi Hassan knows how to do a interview because he has to judge between Dr.West going from substantial thought to substantial thought. Something most US interviewers don't seem to do well.

    • @AgueroNain
      @AgueroNain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheD42069 Fair enough. What’s important here, is, we got some excellent thoughts, spot on perspectives I thought on what is happening…Very best.

    • @zehrajafri9252
      @zehrajafri9252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wouldn't call it subtle, anti semitism labels have been crammed down everyone's throat for ages, the Zionists have made a mockery of the tragedy that the Jewish people experienced, instead of making sure that humans anywhere would not have to experience it again. America too is responsible for all the atrocities it's war and drug buisseness has let loose on the world ,it's torture prisons that went against laws of humanity

  • @ericwright8177
    @ericwright8177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Anti Israeli is legit. It's a totally different issue than anti semitism. Israel has taken Palestine from its owners. They couldn't live Together , In Peace ☮️

    • @viktorkukuruzovic5332
      @viktorkukuruzovic5332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      taken it from its owners? you have no clue. and i'm not talking about the land belonging to the jews because god said so, but because they settled it in a legitimate manner, buying land and later also settling on the territory that they conquered in a fight against the enemy who wanted them dead or expelled

    • @Juan-gu1zf
      @Juan-gu1zf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@viktorkukuruzovic5332 yeah stealed it once through a genocide in 1000 BC & the second volume we all know about. Annexation of territories through wars
      Is a crime under international law.
      + the violation of the right of self determination of autochtones who are still waiting for their right recognized by the UN to be applied, the only obstacle for democracy to be respected is the veto of the criminal state of the USA + it’s beloved terrorist state so called Israel.

    • @davidsheriff9274
      @davidsheriff9274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why do you believe his position on Israel was the reason he was not offend tenure? He has not presented any evidence to back up that claim. He is just speculating.

    • @BurtTurbo
      @BurtTurbo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@viktorkukuruzovic5332 how about the ongoing settlements? Have you looked at an evolving map of Palestine?

    • @leftykeys6944
      @leftykeys6944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@viktorkukuruzovic5332 -- Stealing Palestinian homes on the West Bank is what you call legit?!! Wow.

  • @agilagilsen8714
    @agilagilsen8714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I wish him the best, I'm willing to believe him when he says that he was denied a job he deserved because he supports a humane solution to what is happening between Palestine and the terror state.

  • @sfviris5582
    @sfviris5582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    All my best, Dr. West. ❤️

  • @mortyfromthed
    @mortyfromthed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank goodness that horrible school didn't turn this great man into a neocon liberal like everyone else that attends that University. Thank you for being one of the best progressive minds in the country Mr. West. You have Tenure in many hearts and minds across the nation.

    • @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO
      @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Okay, you'v had your say, now go back into the closet.

  • @johnnyc4717
    @johnnyc4717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Cornel West, to me, is a perfect blend of MLK and Malcolm X and it doesn’t get much better than that.

    • @lindahlophe1572
      @lindahlophe1572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is like none of them. A great scholar. They were community organizers and got their power from that. West is powerless, he simply a scholar and a theorist. They are all black, but completely different talents and missions.

  • @oldones59
    @oldones59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Dr. West has always spoken candidly and passionately. God bless you and your students at Union Theological Seminary.

  • @pacoshuman7642
    @pacoshuman7642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Harvard has always had its 'semitic' rules...its just not spelled out. But it is 'acted out' on all of us who have been part of this academic system.

    • @vivaldesque
      @vivaldesque 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m not sure what you mean when you say « Harvard » has always had its semetic rules ». I do know that in the first half of the 20th century Jews were refused admission and / or were discriminated against. Of course, it used to be a bastion for WASPs but it seems to me that they have almost bent over backwards to promote diversity as of late. Controversially, they recently implemented a policy to limit the number of Asians in order to benefit other minorities such as Blacks and Latinos. They were sued by a group of Asians but they won the case in the Supreme Court on the argument that promoting diversity is a positive value and so race may be used as one criterion in the recruiting process.

  • @grapentine739
    @grapentine739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I wish people would stop saying antisemitism everytime someone speaks out against atrocities. Its ANTIZIONISM.
    This man has always been incredibly bold. Now that is a man

  • @duwomaiishgabrielle9498
    @duwomaiishgabrielle9498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Dr. West, you are the reason people would want to go to Harvard! I’m so happy you are coming down out of that ivory tower of pretense!

  • @sideshowbobrobert
    @sideshowbobrobert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    i cannot imagine a more qualified individual to hold the Dietrich Bonhoeffer chair than Dr Cornel West ! one o' the leading intellectuals in america - at a time when intellectuals are in short supply ! i may not agree with his faith, but i absolutely agree with his moral and ethical stances on everything......joey biden is only 'up to the task o' tackling autocracy if it were a wet paper bag - just keeping it 100. biden - kicking the can o' fascism down the road since jan 2021...

    • @misswinnie4.8
      @misswinnie4.8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You aren't wrong, particularly about Biden

  • @Baci302
    @Baci302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Respect to Dr. West.
    This world is so fucked up right now.

    • @kevindwelle1625
      @kevindwelle1625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dr. West stated it perfectly. Racism in America is more hush hush suttle quite and behind closed doors. Basically racism is still prevalent and very much alive and well in this country even today 2021...

  • @musicaflowerchild5540
    @musicaflowerchild5540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quora dot com says that 80% of World Jewry is Ashkenazi. If you look at Genesis 10 (Table of Nations) Japeth fathered Gomer (Slavs). Gomer fathered Ashkenaz. These people are the descendants of Japeth, not Shem. When you point this out, straight from the bible, they brand you as Anti Shemite. Unbelievable.

  • @lynnjaskowiak9963
    @lynnjaskowiak9963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    To be taught to think for the pleasure of thinking...for the possibilities blooming from that thought. You Dr.West. are a treasure indeed.

  • @markperkins5626
    @markperkins5626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    From a white, gay man - Thank you Dr West for helping me find my voice, and then my soul. Your eloquence continues to inspire me.

  • @outlaw-of-torn3548
    @outlaw-of-torn3548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jim Crow lives at Harvard as a subtle condescension. duh

  • @Alex-pv4ft
    @Alex-pv4ft 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Biden talking about truth and democracy.....am out.

  • @bansrajmattai4548
    @bansrajmattai4548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The word democracy is hopelessly misused in the west, where plutocracy rules the day.

  • @farahf3142
    @farahf3142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One more time Dr. West talks truth to the power in a way that only few dare to do. What a gem of humanity he is. It’s a great loss for Harvard.

  • @leilahaynes5443
    @leilahaynes5443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Our young people have few scholars left who have actually been there and done that . A man from humble beginnings who can tell the story from an angle that does not reek of hatred . He speaks a universal language of peace too all mankind ;but his vision will continue wherever he lands and thank God for that .

  • @Ek0
    @Ek0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I hope to be as eloquent as our professor here when speaking off the cuff. Always something Ive admired about some teachers, performers, and speakers.

  • @mdot2597
    @mdot2597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    If every had the moral compass of Dr. West. The world would be a beautiful place.

    • @deeznutz8320
      @deeznutz8320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We would look like South Africa

    • @mdot2597
      @mdot2597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@deeznutz8320 you're a bum trolling the comments section with your fragile feelings.

    • @mdot2597
      @mdot2597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raydanabe you said a whole lot of nothing, just to say people's morality is different from each others. Or lack thereof I should say.

    • @mdot2597
      @mdot2597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raydanabe who hurt you.

  • @stevedotwood
    @stevedotwood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a shame. One of the greatest voices.

  • @mdsoulsounds
    @mdsoulsounds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    With all due respect to Dr. West, it would be great wherever he goes to teach to a student body which reflects a wider plurality of culture beyond those who normally can afford Ivy League higher education . 😬🧐

  • @kityumcashcokityumcashco5740
    @kityumcashcokityumcashco5740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always hope that people in institutions of higher learning are open minded and willing to see and learn everything.

  • @deborahzenquis4666
    @deborahzenquis4666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They don’t want any of our Brilliant Leaders to have tenure anywhere. The powers that be are determined to destroy Trust, History etc……..Stand strong Dr. West
    They can’t stand the truth, it hurts.

    • @knicklas48
      @knicklas48 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can't stand the truth and all you can do is play the well-worn race card. This time it's not working.

  • @aliajellu
    @aliajellu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Dr. West is a gem, thank you for standing up for your values sir. I bow to the love that lives in your every word.

  • @astheworldturns1096
    @astheworldturns1096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dr. West why don't you open a school :) focusing on African American studies and how it intersects with America?
    It was just an idea, but I think a very good one. Harvard lost a National Treasure the day you resigned.

    • @APTTMH07
      @APTTMH07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m with that idea, yo!

    • @APTTMH07
      @APTTMH07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Black global studies would be amazing too!

  • @dlfields8429
    @dlfields8429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm proud to see in an age of political cowardliness we still have warriors for peace and justice that can not be bullied or bought . Dr. West is a drum major for justice for the Palestinian cause and I strongly support him.

  • @veilhaslifted1280
    @veilhaslifted1280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think its both the Palestinian solidarity and spite by former President Barack Obama.

  • @dannygonzales7923
    @dannygonzales7923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    WHEN YOU HAVE A PEOPLE WHO CLAIM TO BE CHOOSEN BY SOME FAKE SOMETHING WHO SAID TO TAKE THE LAND OF OTHER PEOPLE WE MUST REJECT THEIR CLAIM OF MORAL STANDING

    • @larrydickman5936
      @larrydickman5936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You better say nice things & stay in the good graces of the Oppresser, or they may label you anti semitic....

    • @dannygonzales7923
      @dannygonzales7923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@larrydickman5936 HA HA HA HA HA WE REAL NATIVE ALWAY SPOKE FREELY NOBODY OR NO PIECE OF PAPER TELLS US WHAT TO SAY THATS A COLONIAL PROBLEM

  • @HAQQ777
    @HAQQ777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    May Allah always protect Dr. Cornel West, integrity still lives....

    • @devikassum5036
      @devikassum5036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ameen !!

    • @TonyTony-je8tc
      @TonyTony-je8tc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a sick mentality! Allah only appears when things go wrong ! Why did not he help him before problems happen?

    • @OK-ww1mn
      @OK-ww1mn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TonyTony-je8tc because he doesnt exist. he doesnt show up before or after

  • @mauritiusdunfagel9473
    @mauritiusdunfagel9473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love Dr. West!. He is truth personified!

  • @sandraedwards4278
    @sandraedwards4278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Good for you Dr. West! Take your brilliance elsewhere. My prayers are with you ❤️❤️🙏

  • @PeterHealthyLifestyle
    @PeterHealthyLifestyle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've learned a new word today " decrepitude " Thanks Doctor West

  • @evygil
    @evygil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a smart honest man

  • @anonymousanonymous1997
    @anonymousanonymous1997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dr./Professor/Educator Cornel West, has my, many others thanks for his tireless efforts to campaign for decency, morality & Palestine 🇵🇸 in a time of utter immortality & the decent into putrid authoritarianism, nationalism, Islamophobia & vilifying the most oppressed monitories around the world & at home. Thank you Sir! Mashallah

  • @22-144-l
    @22-144-l 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect for You Dr.West.....You are a brave man....

  • @Boahemaa
    @Boahemaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    “For the master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house. They may allow us to temporarily beat him at his own game, but they will never enable us to bring about genuine change."~Audre Lorde

  • @ashleecantu6470
    @ashleecantu6470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The video was cut off at a pretty odd moment. Dr. West was making a critical point.

  • @Gezira
    @Gezira 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Respect to Cornel West one of the brightest mind out there.

  • @MotraZotra
    @MotraZotra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anti Islam isn't Islamophobia.

  • @ginavega6458
    @ginavega6458 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Goodness, truth, beauty yes. Not terrorism and hate. We need to understand how to separate those ideas and behaviors. A lot of college students seem not to know how to do this.

  • @elizabethbennet4791
    @elizabethbennet4791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Let me get this straight: the only famous dude from Harvard any normal person knows or cares about (wait, well besides the Unabomber) and they wont tenure him? Dafuq?

    • @stevewoodson4635
      @stevewoodson4635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Take for the hint

    • @Lumi_Lumi13
      @Lumi_Lumi13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Harvard is pretty centre-right. Just look at Dr. West, & listen to him. He's too far "left" for Harvard's liking.

    • @stevewoodson4635
      @stevewoodson4635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buckshot la fonque
      Dig ditch ambidextrous

  • @mirandapillsbury7885
    @mirandapillsbury7885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he is AMAZING. A man of principle

  • @gloria3297
    @gloria3297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job Dr. West. 🙏

  • @jodydavis7229
    @jodydavis7229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Pro-Palestinian" somehow means "anti-Jew" ... we can separate Israeli foreign policy from Jewish culture and religion, right?

  • @shealaghcynfal5397
    @shealaghcynfal5397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dr West you are a Legend 🙏

  • @debwright3190
    @debwright3190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    😲😲Sounds like they didn’t want to work with Dr. West any further, because he wasn’t continuing to dance to their tune on certain issues, especially when it comes to be on the side of Palestinians.🤔🤔

  • @vwharman
    @vwharman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yet another example of truth being trodden upon by the institutions we all were raised to respect and defer to. Thank you for your commitment to truth and justice Dr. West.

  • @Notfunnysam
    @Notfunnysam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @The Choice
    Next time you do a segment regarding this issue, Could you take some time to explain how tenure works in Colleges and Universities in order to fill people in who don't know about that process and how it actually works to round out to a fuller and better understood coverage amongst the people who have never been exposed to the world of higher education?
    It's easy to forget that the unpriveleged have not much reason to care if they don't understand the underlying setting in the story. It's important to remember that not everyone has the same type of access these days.
    Please and thanks.
    I love your channel ❤.

  • @KenS1267
    @KenS1267 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not giving windbags who say nothing tenure is a great way for Harvard to maintain their high standards.
    As to his mendacious claim about Harvard denying him tenure over his pro Arab stances, he held those positions when he was hired for a tenure track position. It isn't like he had a sudden change of heart during his time at Harvard. The simple fact is his scholarship, which was never as great as the public believes, has declined precipitously during his time at Harvard as his teaching. He can write books for the public anywhere but tenured positions are for academics who teach.

  • @Just_logic
    @Just_logic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Are you sure you are going to be invited to Bill Maher show from now on?? Salute to you Dr.

  • @johanjohnleach8504
    @johanjohnleach8504 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    More Racial Politics. Those who always bring race into the issue need to seek psychological help. You either suffer from an inferior complex or a superiority complex. Come on!! Lets put race behind and together make a real difference in our societies. Roll up sleeves and build together.

  • @hgcollective
    @hgcollective 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legendary Dr West - Integrity | Fortitude | Courage | Love ❤️

  • @traviscutler9912
    @traviscutler9912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wonder how Dr West would characterize the shameful interview that medhi did with Assange's family and the corporate talking points that he served up rather than discussing the evidence and the importance of free speech in journalism.

    • @jb6879
      @jb6879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be interesting if assange was actually into free and open speech but he was really just someone that used information to punish enemies. There was very little objective journalism happening with Assange.

    • @mtngrl5859
      @mtngrl5859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jb6879 Says someone who hides behind initials.

  • @herbevans7877
    @herbevans7877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a middle aged white guy and,I enjoy listening to dr.west often.

  • @randyjax09
    @randyjax09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You’re still a rockstar in my book Dr. West.
    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings
    @HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mind Begs the Question:
    To support & aid an Apartheid State
    Righteous,Evil?

  • @thundercat51
    @thundercat51 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thing that people fears the most is the TRUTH!!

  • @josiplilic3384
    @josiplilic3384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cornell West is more precious than 10 Harvards.

  • @VS-bc4vi
    @VS-bc4vi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love listening too cornell west!
    Don't go silently into the night (fight)

  • @jenniferhizzy6591
    @jenniferhizzy6591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ha yeah my school touts diversity the student body and faculty is but the staff and the people on the higher up committees are mostly white.

    • @deeznutz8320
      @deeznutz8320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bet they are Jewish

    • @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO
      @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It probably never occurred to you, but it's diversity of THOUGHT, not skin color, that is important, no, essential.

  • @johnpoole8451
    @johnpoole8451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An embarrassing interview. I’m not sure how West gained his celebrity. He has had two stops at Harvard sandwiched around one at Princeton. Yet, now he sounds like a rambling charlatan. It is time for him to hang it up.

  • @esmeralda478
    @esmeralda478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Mehdi, for asking these questions to such a vital, wonderful guest!

  • @joem1070
    @joem1070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love, love, love Cornel and Chris Hedges, both national treasures.
    The love of money is generally enough to keep most of us silent, so the ladder can be climbed. But if the love of money isn’t enough, the price for keeping your power is your silence. You must never criticize the naked aggression of the US Empire and the daily war crimes. These crimes, both home and abroad that are a byproduct of money is free speech and our Corporate State. If you speak-up, then these neo-liberals along with conservatives who are the slaves to plutocracy will come after you.

  • @HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings
    @HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mind Begs the Question:
    Those once expelled from their Homes
    If expell others from their Homes
    Human,Inhuman?

  • @TheYoungFactor
    @TheYoungFactor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I always loved watching his lectures.

  • @adamm9372
    @adamm9372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Harvard aka University of Tel Aviv American Campus

  • @saidazenzar2874
    @saidazenzar2874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They Don't Deserve an Esteemed intellectual Activist & Accomplished Academic Such as Dr West ... You Sir Have My Utmost Respect & Admiration ... my Deepest Condolences For The Passing Of Your Beloved Mother Dr West ... God Bless You 🙏🌼🌹❤

  • @sanesociety75
    @sanesociety75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dr Norman Finkelstein also faced this kind of criticism.

  • @waqarghulam3548
    @waqarghulam3548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Jeffery Epstein gave a lot of money to Harvard. Just saying. Would you take such money Dr West? It is best you left I think.

    • @misswinnie4.8
      @misswinnie4.8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree and although many give to Harvard, the Epstein "agenda" at Harvard is what sets his "giving" apart

  • @mikegardens
    @mikegardens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If Cornel West doesn't meet the criteria for tenure, WHAT IS THE CRITERIA??
    There are few who meet Cornel West's experience, original scholarship, impact and respect. Harvard has given no reason. I believe Dr. West.

  • @salzburgsf49ersfan56
    @salzburgsf49ersfan56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This man is a national treasure.

  • @kalicleveland6153
    @kalicleveland6153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is truly the Age of Decadence and Sin!

  • @joanofarc33
    @joanofarc33 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would Amazon and other oligarch corporations be in favor of the voting bill? Please people take a look at the bill🙄

  • @amarugabriel
    @amarugabriel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dr West, i have seen with my own eyes how miserably the Palestinians are treated, i commend u for being outspoken, stick to ur basic truth and understanding of what truly matters, thank u.

  • @vteknique
    @vteknique 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @madwisdom4929
    @madwisdom4929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ..... Why do American Taxpayers give Israel each year $3.8 billion in Aid and an $8 billion loan + an additional $38 billion in Military Aid? We Americans have student loan and medical debt while Israel have National Healthcare and free education. Can we have a few billion to help Americans? NO HATE so don't band me .. I'm just wondering..

  • @debrawilliams2781
    @debrawilliams2781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dr. Cornel Well understands that we must be where we are loved and appreciated, where we can flourish and educate those who are solely in need of scholarly education. Dismiss those downtrodden so called prestigious halls of academia who just tolerate and give consideration to RIGHTEOUS BLACK AND POC at their own whim, Period! Self Love is Self Preservation! God Bless Dr. West.

  • @aanmerie
    @aanmerie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have more people like him on your channel

  • @thabomuso6254
    @thabomuso6254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mr. West writes that Harvard lowered his salary year after year. It would be very nice to know why. That sounds crazy to me. It is also a surprise that all of Mr. West's courses were put under such a strange subject name as "Afro-American Religious Studies".

  • @bangladeshlover5927
    @bangladeshlover5927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    heartiest love to dr c west

  • @darkkuspang
    @darkkuspang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This came up random on my feed. Thank you Dr West.