Renowned scholar and activist Dr. Cornel West announced his presidential run as a candidate for the People’s Party on Monday (June 5), pledging to reintroduce America to the best of itself.
In a video announcement shared on Twitter, West emphasized his commitment to truth and justice, stating that his presidential run is a vehicle to pursue these ideals.
“I am running for truth and justice as a presidential candidate for the People’s Party to reintroduce America to the best of itself – fighting to end poverty, mass incarceration, ending wars and ecological collapse, guaranteeing housing, health care, education, and living wages for all!” Dr. West said.
I am running for truth and justice as a presidential candidate for the People’s Party to reintroduce America to the best of itself – fighting to end poverty, mass incarceration, ending wars and ecological collapse, guaranteeing housing, health care, education and living wages for… pic.twitter.com/u3NYGUbG1S
— Cornel West (@CornelWest) June 5, 2023
Dr. Cornel West is recognized for his academic activism, having served as a professor of the practice of public philosophy at Harvard University and as a professor emeritus at Princeton University.
Now, he seeks to translate his academic philosophies into political action, focusing on issues such as poverty, mass incarceration, ecological collapse, and wars, with a vision of guaranteeing housing, healthcare, education, and living wages for all Americans.
Being the second Black candidate to enter the race for the presidency in 2024, following Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), who launched his campaign last month, West’s announcement adds to the diversity of the candidate pool.
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Cornel West has been a prominent voice in academia, social justice, and public discourse. He has written and co-written numerous books, with “Race Matters” and “Democracy Matters” being two of his most well-known works.
His scholarship and activism have been centered around race, class, and justice in America, and his eloquent and passionate discourse has made him a popular public speaker. West aims to bring these conversations to the forefront of American politics with his presidential run.
For those interested in supporting or learning more about West’s presidential campaign, he has invited individuals to join the movement at his campaign website.
Further details about West’s campaign and his policy proposals are expected to be released in the coming weeks. Of course the reactions on Twitter were mixed with everything from joy, to concerns Dr. West could split the vote and hand the White House to Donald Trump on a silver platter.
did i just read cornel west is running for president? pic.twitter.com/Ou0u5svhdi
— in charge of the girls (@AmeriKraut) June 5, 2023
Kanye West will get more votes then Cornel West.
— This Machine Kills Malarkey (@Lavendesic) June 5, 2023
I'm gonna say it. Dr. Cornel West will only get a minimal amount of votes leading a new party that will do minimal damage to the two established parties. It's nothing against him. It's more the fact that people over generations have been brainwashed into only a two party system. pic.twitter.com/GDHSl4rZY6
— ✝️ Mr. Tuttle ✝️ (@TuttlePatriarch) June 5, 2023
A Cornel West presidential campaign? We’re just doing anything now?
— Royale with Cheese (@DRoyale) June 5, 2023
Cornel West is WHAT?
— Shut up already, damn! (@onlychyld) June 5, 2023
No.
Peoples Party is sus af – but Cornel West is the best candidate so far – by a long shot
— Marxist Mark & The Socialist Bunch (@MarxistBunch) June 5, 2023
Be prepared to hear a bunch liberals tell Cornel West voters that they're going to be splitting the Democrat votes. Jokes on them though because many of us wouldn't be voting if it wasn't for @CornelWest
— Jordan Moors 🍉 (@JordanMoors1) June 5, 2023
