https://znetwork.org/author/cornelwest/ Independent Left News, Analysis, Vision and Strategy Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:28:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://znetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-Z_logo_512-32x32.png https://znetwork.org/author/cornelwest/ 32 32 https://znetwork.org/zvideo/the-role-of-education-in-our-catastrophic-times-with-dr-cornel-west/ https://znetwork.org/zvideo/the-role-of-education-in-our-catastrophic-times-with-dr-cornel-west/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:56:00 +0000 In an era defined by creeping fascism, neoliberal hegemony, and the complicity of higher education in suppressing dissent, Dr. Cornel West calls for a radical reimagining of education as a force for democratic renewal. This talk explores the urgent role of higher education, faculty, and students in reclaiming universities as democratic public spheres, where critical [...]]]> https://znetwork.org/zvideo/the-role-of-education-in-our-catastrophic-times-with-dr-cornel-west/feed/ 0 https://znetwork.org/zvideo/cornel-west-of-kikos-freethinkers-forum/ https://znetwork.org/zvideo/cornel-west-of-kikos-freethinkers-forum/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:54:00 +0000 https://znetwork.org/?post_type=video&p=1272618 Dr. Cornel West joined Kiko’s Freethinker’s Forum to discuss geopolitical issues and key campaign policies in his 2024 presidential candidacy. We discuss ballot access difficulties, RFK Jr.’s campaign suspension, Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, inspiration from his books Race Matters and Democracy Matters, and much more! 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