Now you took a pay cut to teach at one of the richest school in America and they have a problem breaking bread with you an African American educational legend.....says alot about them
@Jason Miller he is needed by all young minds. And he deserves the highest salary & title at all institutions. This whole thing is just heart breaking.
@@Devotionorange - 🙏🏽. This professor is a treasure. Shame on Harvard! This man has given so much and still has much more to share w so many of us. This is ridiculous!
Maybe it's due to what Cornel West stands for and says in public? Remember, the intellectual class performs the critical function of gatekeeper so that the plutocracy and power class classes are looked after. The exceptions are tolerated in order to make it appear that academia has integrity. I would take it as a compliment or a badge of honour. A little bit like Chomsky and his daughter being refused entry into Israel a few years ago (even though they were welcomed in Palestine). People in the financial sector, as well as academia understand all too well, what Summers stands for and what his record is.
To speak candidly. Do we really expect anything diffrent from "Harvard"? Dr. West should take his talents elsewhere where it will be respected and appreciated. Their loss, not his.
Dr Claud Anderson is the real national treasure. He's essentially been banned by major media & from speaking at prestigious white & HBCU's; their platforms prohibit comments like this: th-cam.com/video/fW39KOf_f04/w-d-xo.html I have been exposed to Dr West for over two decades & he's no where near Dr. Anderson's level.
I believe that deciding to work at Harvard is knowingly bowing to those tenets. This is where identity politics have a negative affect: The doctor’s identity leads him to colluding with Harvard, where the corrosive and deceitful system is concocted daily. DC is packed with Harvard lawyers. Wake up folks. God bless my fellow humans. There is a fight for all.
@@2breal673 Summers´ attitudes about women are the NICE parts about him -- he is thoroughly despicable and believes in a serfdom rather than a citizenry.
Wonder why ??? 🧐🧐 being black in America !! And fighting for working people and being a Christian full of love,if only all people were like him!! No war and peace all over the world ♥️♥️
The intellectual class performs the role of gatekeeper so that the rich maintain their advantages and unfair playing field. In the USA its particularly striking with about half of the country's engineers and scientists being directly employed by the military industrial complex. Academics in the political sphere and social sciences can have differing and even radical views, provided they aren't popularised by the mainstream media and dont get a firm foothold in social and alternative media etc. How many times do you see people like West or Chomsky being interviewed in the mainstream media?
That's what I'm saying...Dr West is no less then a icon...to me it shows that the system is still systematically biased. What University in the world wouldn't be honored to have in teach just on course!!!
Told he signed non-tenured contract for 5 yrs. Rule is - non-tenured contract you leave at the 3, 5, 8 yrs of contract signed. However, what's weird given this rule is that they allowed him to apply for tenure??? Then denied it, but said he can continue working there? So they violated 2 rules to deny him - makes no sense. Sounds political IMHO.
This request for tenure is 100% political. He was previously tenured and then when he came back, now he's not tenured? Sounds like it was possibly racial when he came back and they gave him a low-level position. I doubt if that would have happened to a white lib or a 'token' black person.
@@Deescizzle West was never tenured at Harvard, but was a very popular Professor there He was tenured at Princeton (I think) but definitely not Harvard. Why he signed a 5 yrs. non-tenured contract to return to Harvard is odd, given those contracts doesn't even allow you to try for tenure. Once it's up, you're out no matter how great your performance is or how well you're liked. Unsure why he left Princeton for Harvard given the clash w/ Summers. And odd Harvard declined him consideration even when he should've never been able to apply. I love how West's mind works, but I also see his flaws. Despite one's IQ, pettiness of which he has plenty, extremely sensitive, quick to strike out, and other flaws I see doesn't always make a good co-worker. Whatever he stands for be it political, racial, etc, he's known forever these things has a cost & he's chosen to speak out rightly/wrongly anyway. A person's mouth can be their ruin. Was it his? Don't know, but hear he's a great lecturer & it's him unfortunately moreso than students that will pay the highest cost. My wish for him is he get tenured wherever he wants. He's too valuable to young people to sit on the sidelines & given who he is, his preferred salary should be mighty high. He said he wants to stay on east coast, so that eliminates HBCU's sans 1 or 2, but can they afford him w/out him getting a huge paycut???
Challenging and questioning the knowledge of any social systems and human centered situations is intolerable to the Power's that be. Keep doing You, unapologetically.
This is heartbreaking that our powerful, revered elders are treated this way. The larger implications of what this means for the rest of us is too much. It would mean so much if Dr. West would go to an HBCU where he would be treasured, and would make such a profound impact on the students, faculty and the institution itself. The fact that we are even having this conversation...
What is wrong with Academia. Here I am too, I finished a doctorate and had to go back for more studying. They force you to publish, keep your work and later kick you out.// I am not giving my work to faculties for just teaching classes. You are a world class Professor. DR.WEST. YOU GOT A TENURE GUARANTEED FROM ALL THE AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES FROM MY PART. Thank you.
Sadly it would be no different in HBCU schools because it is not his skin color its his views and modern cancel culture.And its the left democrat types that are responsible...
Dr. West, as long as you live, your best days and best work will ALWAYS be ahead of you. That’s just the kind of person you are. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You are a blessing to all.
My professor wrote her thesis at Harvard under Dr. West in the 80s. She's one of the most brilliant people I've ever met. Dr. West is her epistemological/intellectual elder (she is hella tenured btw and speaks so highly of Dr. West). There's no way he should not be tenured.
At age fifteen, I was in a Catholic seminary in upstate NY, where my English professor was Rev. Phillip Berrigan. I suspect that Dr. West's students are as enthusiastic about his classes as we were about Phil's. Both of these people are underappreciated national treasures!
Daniel Berrigan (whom I had the great honor to meet decades ago) and his brother Phillip certainly were certainly national treasures and persons of conscience who walked the walk, as is Dr. West, whom I admire greatly for his integrity. We are with you, Dr. West❤️
Saw Dr. West at a coffee shop by Brooklyn College. He was in a conversation with a couple other people so I didn’t want to bother him. But he noticed I recognized him, made eye contact, smiled, and generously acknowledged me. I really appreciate him and Harvard is wrongly denying him tenure. Unbelievable, Harvard is hurting its reputation by doing this. I went on to teach philosophy at Brooklyn College, so thank you very much Dr. West and stay strong
Dr. West is a National Treasure and a voice that needs to be heard and sustained in this country and the world at large. Shame on the Harvard University administration.
Absolutely, you will need to leave for self respect. I have been there at a different institution here in Ma. I was so happy to know you were in Boston. This is an IMPORTANT signal to everyone, thank you for standing up. Outrageous. Harvard better "wake up"
Claims his humanity, his calling, and examines how those things are vitally connected to the most oppressed around the world! I admire this man so much!
With all respect and reverence to you, your intellect and your moral righteousness. Will you consider bringing your gifts to a HBCU. We need your guidance at home. Appreciate you Dr. West, your wisdom and insight, allows me to learn and understand this country and myself. Peace and blessings.
@@adsotbraz I don't think he believes in the separatist approach. So, he teaches at places where the future leaders of the world study. This way, he achieves maximum effectiveness, because he just might influence somebody that has the real power to change things. It makes sense from this perspective.
@@adsotbraz Fair enough, but there are reasons to be at Harvard and Princeton. It's like I said, those are the places where a large percentage of the world's future leaders attend. You are very close to power at those places and can have a significant influence on the future elite.
The decision to withhold tenure from Dr. West speaks really badly on Harvard because it brings into question the academic freedom of Dr. West to question authority.
You underestimate his power that makes them react this way. They are afraid of the ideas he is speaking on, they are coming down hard against anyone who stands up to the powers that be when they are wrong.
@@65minimom - it is actually more about the greedy who hijacked our government back in the 60s-70s. They detailed their plot fairly well in the infamous Powell Memo of 1971, plotting to take control of education, media, politics and policies so they could push their agenda and run everything for their own benefit! It has all been done and more, silencing voices of dissent, squashing people power, busting unions, etc, and these sociopaths created the corrupt colluding Congress we have had for decades. reclaimdemocracy.org/powell_memo_lewis/
I am a middle-aged white man that has been following Dr. West for 20 yrs. He is my voice my reason and my fight for equality and common sense that I have thought my kids and my students. We need men and women with these ideas, not following party lines to be able to speak freely and not be forced to tow the line. Thanks to Dr. Cornel West
Greetings Dr. Cornell West we honor and respect you so much, hearing this is absolutely UNNECESSARY. We are told to go to school get our education and we can be and accomplish what we will, then this happens to one our own. All we thought is now in question. But, we are resilient people. Knowing what is for us is what we do. So, sending our light to you sir. "It ain't over til we win"
I am horrified to know you are not already tenured Dr. West! I thank you for your service ....love and scholarship. Thank you also for revealing the fate of your two Sister colleagues for teaching the truth. Women often won’t even complain we’re so used to being openly disrespected.
Dr. West, you are so inspiring. I am whiter than snow! From my grandparents included backwards, all of my ancestors come from Ireland! Your predicament with Harvard is so informative for my own situation. I was born and raised Catholic. I was a Benedictine Monk for ten years and a Roman Catholic priest for twenty-two years. I am presently searching for a way, with the permission of Rome, to go beyond the actual lethargy of the Church which has list its ability to speak to the present generations. Real questions cannot be asked... don’t question “Tradition!” But that is exactly what needs to be questioned! Thank You for you witness and inspiration!
Bruhhh how is Dr West not tenured!? I’m appalled. I stand in solidarity with Dr West and salute him for his take on this issue siding with the oppressed and being a free man at the risk of being layed off.
No question that this is Harvard shooting itself in the foot! This Jewish academician holds Dr. Cornel West in high esteem and will continue to follow his statements closely. #maximumrespect for this courageous scholar!
We all know who and what we can’t discuss. It’s sad, but true. We no longer have real freedom of speech or association. Like the saying goes “ you know who holds the power by who you can not criticize.” It doesn’t matter who you or or the color of your skin. Reminds me of the one that shall not be named.
Great decision Dr Cornel West. Keep your integrity, your respect, your legacy and your authenticity. I'll keep you in my Heart as my personal teacher!!!
We love you Professor Cornel West. Much love from an African- Swedish black woman born in Uganda. The fight continues and we salute you whatever you decide to do. I am trying to survive in Academia in Sweden, and the disrepect never ends. We are in this together.
I remember the mess with Summers and I felt so hopeful it would be a new, healing era for you and all of the students who were going to work with you when you went back, Brother West. Thank you for sharing this vid. It's beyond disturbing to see this happening and it's such a sickening sign of where they stand in the framework of this corrupt empire. You are a blessing to this world. You have touched countless questing minds and uplifted so many troubled spirits. I don't know what comes next, but keep standing strong in your self-respect. Do what's right for your spirit and never underestimate the impact you're having on this fractured world. There is so much work to do. We need you.
@@bowerydoll Agree 💯 ♥️ BTW- If you haven't already, take a look at Cornel West with Marriane Williamson on her YT channel a few days ago. They speak on a subject Ive long taken to heart. Look for my comment underneath that vid too. Stay Well.
There have been many great intellectuals who have been kicked out of Harvard. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ram Dass, and Tim Leary to name a few. There has always been taboos and certain limitations within organized and privately funded institutions, sadly academia is not immune to this. Love and Respect you Dr. West! Your Love and Integrity radiate beyond Harvard! ♥️
Since Occupy Wall Street, Dr. West has had such a beautiful journey spreading his message ALL AROUND. I find great beauty in this. Thank You for all you do my good friend. I can say with great certainty, "The best is yet to come, won't it be fine"... You'll make the best of this my brother, cause this is what you do! I love You! -Joseph Occupy Wall Street
Dr West, may i recommend that you wear the disrespect directed at you by Harvard as a badge of honor. Your presence, the example you set and your testimony are effective. Insist that wear ever you speak or appear, introduce you as being denied tenure, by Harvard, for the rest of your life. Walk away and flip the script.
I just pray for the best for you, My Dearest Brother.. Even us common people so appreciate all you do to lift us up& teach us to think in other ways .All my love to you, Kind Sir
Dr. West I'm so grateful for you and your commitment to poor people. Thank you so much for FIGHTING THIS FASCISM from the highest heights. I'm going through something Similar but on a small local level. God bless you and keep you. I know you can't cash love but we love you dear brother.
I would love to have been fortunate enough to have a class with Dr West. I have heard you speak, and that was an education, always is. I hope the faculty that proposed your tenure demonstrate. This must be protested. The line is being drawn everywhere, this is an opportunity. I will show up in your defense, my body will be there. Its bigger than you.
There is no valid excuse for Harvard to not tenure the magnificent DR Cornel West! This man is a national treasure and should be treated with great respect and dignity! Harvard has a serious flaw here. This is a preposterous situation! History will not be kind to Harvard over this matter of Tenure!
I have not had the privilege of "higher" education but I've enjoyed learning my entire life. Upon meeting this incredible dynamic Dr. West at a anti war lecture in San Francisco. My desire to learn more increased ten fold. I feel for the loss to the young minds but perhaps Harvard is getting into the market of pumping out conformist robotic cogs to insert into the corrupt machine. I digress, you are a gift to humankind and I am sorry but all I have is my gratitude as compensation. Love and Peace my brother
An excellent and helpful session from both. Hold fast Brother Dr. West, there are many others who can relate to your situation, so eloquently and reasonably told.
I remember your previous incarnation at Harvard. You used to come into the Starbucks where I worked. I was so honored to meet you. Summers was and still is a neo-liberal hack. Love from Cambridge, Dr. West!!
Dr West-this experience is a ray of light that provides direct evidence of the force for good you are. You will never be rejected by us-the people whom you offer your divine service to. Peace & Richest Blessings 🧡
I Love this beautiful black brother. I just want to give him a holy beautiful spiritual hug. God will bless him from the crown of his head to the soul of his beautiful santified blessed feet. Let us all pray for our beautiful prescious brother . We Love you Dr. West. Amen.
Dr. Cornel West maintains his integrity while focusing his mission ever more clearly. He is full of strength ❤️ that empowers others, not only students, but all of us who actually are human beings, capable of honesty and compassion; not to mention clarity of vision and articulation of African historical Voices. Dr. West's worth to humanity and we the people rises to Mountain heights through love of him and his heart.
There's many of us 'Learner's for life' that chose not to aspire to the ranks of academia. As you gate keepers of relative human/humane centered knowledge promotes learning in academia: we, learner's for life, promotes knowledge by the "reach one teach one" methods. You're not alone in laboring to help our fellow human beings learn better.
Dr. what you are experiencing is what working people of color face in all areas of “work’ environment. An uneasy relationship in which the search for respect is central!!! Love you!!!
Thank you guys so much for informing us about this here situation. I’m shocked as are many others I imagine, but sadly not surprised. Of course I was among the many that assumed Dr West already had tenure. How could he not have. So that was the real shock. Which is why it came as no surprise that Harvard to treating his in such a disrespectful manner. We’ve all seen the degradation of “higher learning” in America. The corporate take of of this sector of our society goes right along with the corporate take over of life itself in many ways. Examples like Dr West are few and far between in these current times. Again, thank you and for all you do. Your will to fight give me strength and aids my vision in order to do likewise in whatever small way that I can.
67 is still young for professors. You deserve to work with tenure until you no longer feel the desire to work. Because you are an intellectual FREEDOM FIGHTER! Start your own university Dr. West!
Now you took a pay cut to teach at one of the richest school in America and they have a problem breaking bread with you an African American educational legend.....says alot about them
@Jason Miller he is needed by all young minds. And he deserves the highest salary & title at all institutions. This whole thing is just heart breaking.
Brown is run by the same people
@@Devotionorange - 🙏🏽. This professor is a treasure. Shame on Harvard! This man has given so much and still has much more to share w so many of us. This is ridiculous!
@@toniat8278 preach sis
Maybe it's due to what Cornel West stands for and says in public?
Remember, the intellectual class performs the critical function of gatekeeper so that the plutocracy and power class classes are looked after. The exceptions are tolerated in order to make it appear that academia has integrity.
I would take it as a compliment or a badge of honour. A little bit like Chomsky and his daughter being refused entry into Israel a few years ago (even though they were welcomed in Palestine).
People in the financial sector, as well as academia understand all too well, what Summers stands for and what his record is.
Cornel West is a national treasure. Shame on Harvard for not treating him with the respect he deserves
Some of the tenets of white supremacy are humiliation and disrespect. This is ultimately embarrassing for Harvard and not Dr. West.
To speak candidly. Do we really expect anything diffrent from "Harvard"? Dr. West should take his talents elsewhere where it will be respected and appreciated. Their loss, not his.
Dr Claud Anderson is the real national treasure. He's essentially been banned by major media & from speaking at prestigious white & HBCU's; their platforms prohibit comments like this: th-cam.com/video/fW39KOf_f04/w-d-xo.html I have been exposed to Dr West for over two decades & he's no where near Dr. Anderson's level.
@@cirilopaulo3158 preach. preach.
I believe that deciding to work at Harvard is knowingly bowing to those tenets. This is where identity politics have a negative affect: The doctor’s identity leads him to colluding with Harvard, where the corrosive and deceitful system is concocted daily. DC is packed with Harvard lawyers. Wake up folks. God bless my fellow humans. There is a fight for all.
A shameful day for Harvard - I recall Summers remarks on women and science. We need more professors like Cornel West.
Most people seem to have forgotten Summers anti female remarks. Including , "Me Too".
@@2breal673 Summers´ attitudes about women are the NICE parts about him -- he is thoroughly despicable and believes in a serfdom rather than a citizenry.
@@daysjours his monetary policies has certainly had us heading in that direction.
The problems is ...Harvard does not care what those of us not at Harvard think of the institution.
Neoliberal economic thinking at the helm at Harvard. I feel bad for Dr. Cornel West, he’s being penalized for his political and economic beliefs.
Dr. West not having tenure is complete nonsense! He's a gahtdamn national treasure. WTF is wrong with these people?
Interests, it's all about the interests of the who rule.
The racist institutional structures is what’s wrong w them. Disgusting!
What's wrong?
Money
Fear
Corruption
Racism is what it is.
Black folk know it too well.
Jealously
How in the name of everything good is Dr West not tenured? The mind boggles.
You said it, everything good...
Because the US Empire is becoming more authoritarian & that demands censorship! In short, the US is a fascist state!
Wonder why ??? 🧐🧐 being black in America !! And fighting for working people and being a Christian full of love,if only all people were like him!! No war and peace all over the world ♥️♥️
@@benholland1331 yep, there are many reasons the sociopathic establishment would not give Cornell West tenure..shameful!
The intellectual class performs the role of gatekeeper so that the rich maintain their advantages and unfair playing field. In the USA its particularly striking with about half of the country's engineers and scientists being directly employed by the military industrial complex.
Academics in the political sphere and social sciences can have differing and even radical views, provided they aren't popularised by the mainstream media and dont get a firm foothold in social and alternative media etc.
How many times do you see people like West or Chomsky being interviewed in the mainstream media?
I honestly thought you were already tenured there. The thought of anything else seems absurd.
That's what I'm saying...Dr West is no less then a icon...to me it shows that the system is still systematically biased. What University in the world wouldn't be honored to have in teach just on course!!!
seriously
Told he signed non-tenured contract for 5 yrs. Rule is - non-tenured contract you leave at the 3, 5, 8 yrs of contract signed. However, what's weird given this rule is that they allowed him to apply for tenure??? Then denied it, but said he can continue working there? So they violated 2 rules to deny him - makes no sense. Sounds political IMHO.
This request for tenure is 100% political. He was previously tenured and then when he came back, now he's not tenured? Sounds like it was possibly racial when he came back and they gave him a low-level position. I doubt if that would have happened to a white lib or a 'token' black person.
@@Deescizzle West was never tenured at Harvard, but was a very popular Professor there He was tenured at Princeton (I think) but definitely not Harvard. Why he signed a 5 yrs. non-tenured contract to return to Harvard is odd, given those contracts doesn't even allow you to try for tenure. Once it's up, you're out no matter how great your performance is or how well you're liked. Unsure why he left Princeton for Harvard given the clash w/ Summers. And odd Harvard declined him consideration even when he should've never been able to apply. I love how West's mind works, but I also see his flaws.
Despite one's IQ, pettiness of which he has plenty, extremely sensitive, quick to strike out, and other flaws I see doesn't always make a good co-worker. Whatever he stands for be it political, racial, etc, he's known forever these things has a cost & he's chosen to speak out rightly/wrongly anyway. A person's mouth can be their ruin. Was it his? Don't know, but hear he's a great lecturer & it's him unfortunately moreso than students that will pay the highest cost. My wish for him is he get tenured wherever he wants. He's too valuable to young people to sit on the sidelines & given who he is, his preferred salary should be mighty high. He said he wants to stay on east coast, so that eliminates HBCU's sans 1 or 2, but can they afford him w/out him getting a huge paycut???
I took a class with Prof. West last year, he's the real deal. I would respect him even more if he left Harvard after this
😄😃👍💕❣️
He did. He's returning back to the great Union Theological Seminary.
Beating the harmful "Everlasting Plantation" drum. A cipher.
Is Larry Summers involved ?!
He resigned from Harvard today!
Ha! Larry Summers attacking Dr. West for his integrity? Now THAT is RICH!
😂
The nerve.
The caucasity.
Smh
come to find out Summers had ties to Epstein going way way back.... i mean that is just the furthest one could get from integrity
Beating the harmful "Everlasting Plantation" drum. A cipher.
Harvard scared of Truth being spoken.
Veritas et Lux?
as are their donors
Humans hate Truth. It sucks.
@Brian Peppers And you know this... HOW?
@@freemanz4051 open your eyes and you will know it also.
Challenging and questioning the knowledge of any social systems and human centered situations is intolerable to the Power's that be. Keep doing You, unapologetically.
This is heartbreaking that our powerful, revered elders are treated this way. The larger implications of what this means for the rest of us is too much. It would mean so much if Dr. West would go to an HBCU where he would be treasured, and would make such a profound impact on the students, faculty and the institution itself. The fact that we are even having this conversation...
What is wrong with Academia. Here I am too, I finished a doctorate and had to go back for more studying. They force you to publish, keep your work and later kick you out.// I am not giving my work to faculties for just teaching classes. You are a world class Professor. DR.WEST. YOU GOT A TENURE GUARANTEED FROM ALL THE AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES FROM MY PART. Thank you.
@Write 2 Gather That's what I'm saying!
Why is Cornell West always seeking fame and recognition from predominantly white universities?
Sadly it would be no different in HBCU schools because it is not his skin color its his views and modern cancel culture.And its the left democrat types that are responsible...
@@jongottem9601 ...Trust us. It is a million times more comfortable, more pleasant, and brotherly/family nature for blacks at HBCUs.
We stand with you, Dr. West!
Me too.
You got what I'll call societal tenure Dr. West.
Amen, Brother
I adore this comment
societal tenure.... so true.
Yess!!! That's right. Societal tenure is greater than tenure at 1 institution.
Dr. West, as long as you live, your best days and best work will ALWAYS be ahead of you. That’s just the kind of person you are. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You are a blessing to all.
How is possible for Dr. West not to be tenured?! That is just a travesty. Solidarity!
Racist & right leaning America should explain it. And they do it all boldly now!!!!!
My professor wrote her thesis at Harvard under Dr. West in the 80s. She's one of the most brilliant people I've ever met. Dr. West is her epistemological/intellectual elder (she is hella tenured btw and speaks so highly of Dr. West). There's no way he should not be tenured.
@kanuk the hunter what do you mean he recently switched jobs ?
@kanuk the hunter oh I was under the impression he had been at Harvard for a long time and still didn't have tenure
At age fifteen, I was in a Catholic seminary in upstate NY, where my English professor was Rev. Phillip Berrigan. I suspect that Dr. West's students are as enthusiastic about his classes as we were about Phil's. Both of these people are underappreciated national treasures!
Daniel Berrigan (whom I had the great honor to meet decades ago) and his brother Phillip certainly were certainly national treasures and persons of conscience who walked the walk, as is Dr. West, whom I admire greatly for his integrity. We are with you, Dr. West❤️
Thank you for bringing to my attention Philip Berrigan, what an inspiring human being! He is on my to-read list now, thanks again.
Doc Trich, thank you so much for this video. Simply, Harvard does not deserve Doc West.
Saw Dr. West at a coffee shop by Brooklyn College. He was in a conversation with a couple other people so I didn’t want to bother him. But he noticed I recognized him, made eye contact, smiled, and generously acknowledged me. I really appreciate him and Harvard is wrongly denying him tenure. Unbelievable, Harvard is hurting its reputation by doing this. I went on to teach philosophy at Brooklyn College, so thank you very much Dr. West and stay strong
Dr. West is a National Treasure and a voice that needs to be heard and sustained in this country and the world at large. Shame on the Harvard University administration.
Dr. West, You are a great professor without Harvard, period.
Love it, “The very roll of higher education is be a critical counter-weight to greed, contempt, callousness and conformity.” - William James
*role
@@icethethrees Harvard messed me up ... I'll get it right next time ... promise! 🤣
Absolutely, you will need to leave for self respect. I have been there at a different institution here in Ma. I was so happy to know you were in Boston. This is an IMPORTANT signal to everyone, thank you for standing up. Outrageous. Harvard better "wake up"
Thank you Dr. Rose! Dr. West: Love and power to you, you are a guiding light and moral compass for the rest of us!
Claims his humanity, his calling, and examines how those things are vitally connected to the most oppressed around the world! I admire this man so much!
With all respect and reverence to you, your intellect and your moral righteousness. Will you consider bringing your gifts to a HBCU. We need your guidance at home. Appreciate you Dr. West, your wisdom and insight, allows me to learn and understand this country and myself. Peace and blessings.
Why is Cornell West always seeking fame and recognition from predominantly white universities?
@@adsotbraz I don't think he believes in the separatist approach. So, he teaches at places where the future leaders of the world study. This way, he achieves maximum effectiveness, because he just might influence somebody that has the real power to change things. It makes sense from this perspective.
@@scratchpenny It is always a much more respectful, comfortable, and family/brotherly nature for blacks at HBCUs that is rarely seen at hwcus.
@@adsotbraz Fair enough, but there are reasons to be at Harvard and Princeton. It's like I said, those are the places where a large percentage of the world's future leaders attend. You are very close to power at those places and can have a significant influence on the future elite.
People who tell the truth are usually punished by the establishment.
Amen.
He’s in the establishment what are y’all talking about!
It would be best for the poor and non- elite if Summers, not West, were pushed out of any public venue
How about both?
@@JK-gu3tl Why would you punish the honest one?
@@PetraKann racism
@@65minimom It's deeper than that.
I think it's what Professor West says and the principles he supports.
The poor & non-elite are not at Harvard. It’s interesting that folks are thinking serving the poor means working at Harvard.
Never Give Up Dr. West.
Blessings To All Worthy Of Being Blessed
Harvard sucks
The whole idea of going to Harvard is to sit in your classroom!
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@Hornday McFee I actually Dont Know...but is PROF WEST ...Telling the Truth ? Just Maybe . See...ACADEMIC FREEDOM
@Hornday McFee He doesn't just attend to his own culture - you need to familiarise yourself with his political position.
The decision to withhold tenure from Dr. West speaks really badly on Harvard because it brings into question the academic freedom of Dr. West to question authority.
@kanuk the hunter actually, yes, it does
@kanuk the hunter Can you expand more on his "switching jobs" and why that is a reason to deny him the possibility of tenure?
@kanuk the hunter lol @ me for actually thinking you were gonna offer a substantive response
clown behavior on my part
To say like my wise dad use to tell me, “They don’t want yo black ass there!”
Exactly!
Why is he always seeking fame or recognition from predominantly white universities?
You hit the nail on the head!
You underestimate his power that makes them react this way. They are afraid of the ideas he is speaking on, they are coming down hard against anyone who stands up to the powers that be when they are wrong.
So true
Good to hear how the sausage is made. It takes a lot of bravery and humility to talk about personal 'failure' so openly.
I think the failure is institutional. However I am blessed the our brother teaches by example and experience...
Amazing work I can't wait for more interviews this guy's pretty interesting , Fan of the humanitarian work and Teachings.
@@liorayahisrael5485 no it's bigger than Harvard. It's America's racist society-shameful
Where did you hear failure in this segment?
@@65minimom - it is actually more about the greedy who hijacked our government back in the 60s-70s. They detailed their plot fairly well in the infamous Powell Memo of 1971, plotting to take control of education, media, politics and policies so they could push their agenda and run everything for their own benefit! It has all been done and more, silencing voices of dissent, squashing people power, busting unions, etc, and these sociopaths created the corrupt colluding Congress we have had for decades.
reclaimdemocracy.org/powell_memo_lewis/
YOU ARE A WORLD CLASS PREMIUM PROFESSOR. DR.WEST. YOU GOT A TENURE GUARANTEED FROM ALL THE AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES FROM MY PART. Thank you.
And I bet they would give you ALL the RESPECT!!
I am a middle-aged white man that has been following Dr. West for 20 yrs. He is my voice my reason and my fight for equality and common sense that I have thought my kids and my students. We need men and women with these ideas, not following party lines to be able to speak freely and not be forced to tow the line. Thanks to Dr. Cornel West
Greetings Dr. Cornell West we honor and respect you so much, hearing this is absolutely UNNECESSARY. We are told to go to school get our education and we can be and accomplish what we will, then this happens to one our own. All we thought is now in question. But, we are resilient people. Knowing what is for us is what we do. So, sending our light to you sir. "It ain't over til we win"
I am horrified to know you are not already tenured Dr. West! I thank you for your service ....love and scholarship. Thank you also for revealing the fate of your two Sister colleagues for teaching the truth. Women often won’t even complain we’re so used to being openly disrespected.
You were the comfortable black scholar for all these years, Now fight ur fight and good luck 👍
"always with the oppressed" Thank you!
Dr. West, you are so inspiring. I am whiter than snow! From my grandparents included backwards, all of my ancestors come from Ireland!
Your predicament with Harvard is so informative for my own situation. I was born and raised Catholic. I was a Benedictine Monk for ten years and a Roman Catholic priest for twenty-two years. I am presently searching for a way, with the permission of Rome, to go beyond the actual lethargy of the Church which has list its ability to speak to the present generations. Real questions cannot be asked... don’t question “Tradition!” But that is exactly what needs to be questioned!
Thank You for you witness and inspiration!
Brother Cornell West, we got your back. You are brilliant and change lives. Changed mine
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Bruhhh how is Dr West not tenured!? I’m appalled. I stand in solidarity with Dr West and salute him for his take on this issue siding with the oppressed and being a free man at the risk of being layed off.
No question that this is Harvard shooting itself in the foot! This Jewish academician holds Dr. Cornel West in high esteem and will continue to follow his statements closely. #maximumrespect for this courageous scholar!
I'm sorry, as a black woman i dont see his ideas as being beneficial to our people.
Constant harping on race .Marxist ideas.
No, no.
We all know who and what we can’t discuss. It’s sad, but true. We no longer have real freedom of speech or association. Like the saying goes “ you know who holds the power by who you can not criticize.” It doesn’t matter who you or or the color of your skin. Reminds me of the one that shall not be named.
Prayers are going up for you Bro. West.
Hate that you’re dealing with this Dr. West. Your influence is far reaching and we love and appreciate you deeply. God bless.
Your recent episode on courage rings true. Thank you for your continued work and integrity. An inspiration!
I have been seeing this happening more and more in higher education. The discrimination does not come from your peers it comes from administration.
Great decision Dr Cornel West. Keep your integrity, your respect, your legacy and your authenticity. I'll keep you in my Heart as my personal teacher!!!
We Love You Dr. West. Stay encouraged.
We love you Professor Cornel West. Much love from an African- Swedish black woman born in Uganda. The fight continues and we salute you whatever you decide to do. I am trying to survive in Academia in Sweden, and the disrepect never ends. We are in this together.
I remember the mess with Summers and I felt so hopeful it would be a new, healing era for you and all of the students who were going to work with you when you went back, Brother West. Thank you for sharing this vid. It's beyond disturbing to see this happening and it's such a sickening sign of where they stand in the framework of this corrupt empire. You are a blessing to this world. You have touched countless questing minds and uplifted so many troubled spirits. I don't know what comes next, but keep standing strong in your self-respect. Do what's right for your spirit and never underestimate the impact you're having on this fractured world. There is so much work to do. We need you.
Great comment. Totally agree.
@@standingalone001 Thank you. It's frustrating as hell to see this happening to him and the other scholars who were forced out.
@@bowerydoll Agree 💯 ♥️ BTW- If you haven't already, take a look at Cornel West with Marriane Williamson on her YT channel a few days ago. They speak on a subject Ive long taken to heart. Look for my comment underneath that vid too. Stay Well.
There have been many great intellectuals who have been kicked out of Harvard. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ram Dass, and Tim Leary to name a few. There has always been taboos and certain limitations within organized and privately funded institutions, sadly academia is not immune to this. Love and Respect you Dr. West! Your Love and Integrity radiate beyond Harvard! ♥️
So much respect for Dr. West. What a man.
The Israeli left needs to step up so that criticism of Netanyahu's right-wing policy can't be dismissed as anti-semitic
There is barely any Israeli left. Israel is a very extreme state. Did apartheid South Africa have a left that spoke up for the black population?
Since Occupy Wall Street, Dr. West has had such a beautiful journey spreading his message ALL AROUND. I find great beauty in this. Thank You for all you do my good friend. I can say with great certainty, "The best is yet to come, won't it be fine"... You'll make the best of this my brother, cause this is what you do! I love You! -Joseph Occupy Wall Street
Dr West, may i recommend that you wear the disrespect directed at you by Harvard as a badge of honor. Your presence, the example you set and your testimony are effective. Insist that wear ever you speak or appear, introduce you as being denied tenure, by Harvard, for the rest of your life. Walk away and flip the script.
My brother you're welcome in our community we need you for our children future to educate them for the future. Please know you have my support.
The meaning of cool the right honourable true free man Mister Cornell West ....when your honest you're FREE...that's the power of the truth
Thank you brother West. Fight on. I'm praying for you. "casting down imaginations..."
When I think its impossible for me to have any greater respect for Dr. West...
"... to have a robust, respectful conversation". That sums up Dr. West. I love learning from him.
Thank you for this video ✊🏼
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Deep Respect and Love, Dr. West...........
This is the video we have been waiting on.
I just pray for the best for you, My Dearest Brother.. Even us common people so appreciate all you do to lift us up& teach us to think in other ways .All my love to you, Kind Sir
Dr. West I hope you will be going strong like Noam Chomsky well into your 90's! You're honesty and integrity stands, shame on Harvard!
Dr. West I'm so grateful for you and your commitment to poor people. Thank you so much for FIGHTING THIS FASCISM from the highest heights. I'm going through something Similar but on a small local level. God bless you and keep you. I know you can't cash love but we love you dear brother.
I would love to have been fortunate enough to have a class with Dr West. I have heard you speak, and that was an education, always is. I hope the faculty that proposed your tenure demonstrate. This must be protested. The line is being drawn everywhere, this is an opportunity. I will show up in your defense, my body will be there.
Its bigger than you.
There is no valid excuse for Harvard to not tenure the magnificent DR Cornel West! This man is a national treasure and should be treated with great respect and dignity! Harvard has a serious flaw here. This is a preposterous situation! History will not be kind to Harvard over this matter of Tenure!
Criticism of Israel is forbidden, whether in politics, the media, entertainment, or academia.
I have not had the privilege of "higher" education but I've enjoyed learning my entire life. Upon meeting this incredible dynamic Dr. West at a anti war lecture in San Francisco. My desire to learn more increased ten fold.
I feel for the loss to the young minds but perhaps Harvard is getting into the market of pumping out conformist robotic cogs to insert into the corrupt machine.
I digress, you are a gift to humankind and I am sorry but all I have is my gratitude as compensation.
Love and Peace my brother
Brother Cornel you are Truth and Power and that has Them quaking in their boots. Stay safe- We need your voice more than ever.
I love you Cornell West! You’re a true hero.
A long way from Kennedy HS, Sacramento, California. As always, keep up the good work your doing, God Bless, and Peace be with you Brother!
One more example of Harvard's true colors.
Right, just like the Renty & Delia photos.
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️Dr. West!!!!!!! You're a treasure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Giving tenure will make him a powerhouse. They don't want him to have that kind of affluence.
Dr. West, you are IMPECCABLE. May you continue to be a LIGHT for the world.
I love Dr.Cornel West. I admire his level of intelligence and how he is well educated.❤
Thank you so much for providing this opportunity to hear Dr West discuss what's been going on.
I thought of Norman Finkelstein's predicament when I saw this, he was treated unfairly as well.
They need You....... You have Tenure from the Public 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🧿
The Microcosm always reflects the macrocosm… I respect your integrity Doc and I have no doubt Harvard will feel the gravity of their decision.
An excellent and helpful session from both. Hold fast Brother Dr. West, there are many others who can relate to your situation, so eloquently and reasonably told.
Our Brother Professor Cornell West & our Sister Tricia Rose are not afraid to speak to truth to the racist power structure.
I remember your previous incarnation at Harvard. You used to come into the Starbucks where I worked. I was so honored to meet you. Summers was and still is a neo-liberal hack. Love from Cambridge, Dr. West!!
6 minutes in, I realize THIS MAN IS NIT TENURED. It took me a minute to process but DR. CORNELL FRICKEN WEST IS NOT TENURED
Dr West-this experience is a ray of light that provides direct evidence of the force for good you are. You will never be rejected by us-the people whom you offer your divine service to. Peace & Richest Blessings 🧡
Tenure Dr. West immediately no excuses! 🤬
Best Wishes to Dr. West. I have heard your wisdom for several years and have shared your thoughts with my children.
I Love this beautiful black brother. I just want to give him a holy beautiful spiritual hug. God will bless him from the crown of his head to the soul of his beautiful santified blessed feet. Let us all pray for our beautiful prescious brother . We Love you Dr. West. Amen.
Dr. Cornel West has inspired me since I encountered in 2016, and you will. I love and revere him so much.
Dr. Cornel West maintains his integrity while focusing his mission ever more clearly. He is full of strength ❤️ that empowers others, not only students, but all of us who actually are human beings, capable of honesty and compassion; not to mention clarity of vision and articulation of African historical Voices.
Dr. West's worth to humanity and we the people rises to Mountain heights through love of him and his heart.
We love and respect you Cornel. Thank you for sharing this with us. I'm sending all my love and support.
There's many of us 'Learner's for life' that chose not to aspire to the ranks of academia. As you gate keepers of relative human/humane centered knowledge promotes learning in academia: we, learner's for life, promotes knowledge by the "reach one teach one" methods. You're not alone in laboring to help our fellow human beings learn better.
Dr. West, continue to love out loud. I stand with you and Tricia.
Dr. what you are experiencing is what working people of color face in all areas of “work’ environment. An uneasy relationship in which the search for respect is central!!! Love you!!!
Thank you guys so much for informing us about this here situation. I’m shocked as are many others I imagine, but sadly not surprised. Of course I was among the many that assumed Dr West already had tenure. How could he not have. So that was the real shock. Which is why it came as no surprise that Harvard to treating his in such a disrespectful manner. We’ve all seen the degradation of “higher learning” in America. The corporate take of of this sector of our society goes right along with the corporate take over of life itself in many ways. Examples like Dr West are few and far between in these current times. Again, thank you and for all you do. Your will to fight give me strength and aids my vision in order to do likewise in whatever small way that I can.
Shame on Harvard U. for not to give Dr. Cornel West tenure.
Harvard is an elite finishing school for rich psychopaths. Why does Cornell West even bother?
All these Years he worked There we presumed Mr. West BEEN tenured! huh?
67 is still young for professors. You deserve to work with tenure until you no longer feel the desire to work. Because you are an intellectual FREEDOM FIGHTER! Start your own university Dr. West!