As the 2024 US election approaches, Cornel West, an unlikely presidential candidate, is gaining attention. West's blend of radical Christianity and socialism, advocacy for labor unions and black lives, and unique background as a hip-hop artist and actor in The Matrix sequels have made him a compelling figure. Despite being condemned by some and dismissed by others, West's message of love and justice resonates with many. 1843 magazine has profiled West, highlighting his poetic and plain speech and his travels around America. Forbes has also reported on West's financial struggles, while The New Republic reflects on his fall from grace. West's charisma and energy have drawn comparisons to James Brown. The Economist and NYMag explore the reasons behind West's candidacy and the reactions to it.
“His speech is poetic and plain, high and low, invoking at one moment the language of radical Christianity, at another that of socialism.” 1843 magazine meets Cornel West, an unlikely candidate in America’s presidential election https://t.co/OovZ0SYTCa
Cornel West has been condemned by Establishment Democrats as a narcissistic curmudgeon and dismissed by academics as an intellectual has-been. What else is there to do but run for president? https://t.co/UTQDXltXsq
Cornel West “has the charisma and energy of James Brown if the Godfather of Soul had also gone to graduate school”. 1843 magazine meets the American presidential candidate preaching truth, justice, and love https://t.co/Nzyz6YGb1e
Cornel West’s fall from grace has been occurring for so long now that it’s easy to forget what a cultural force he once was. https://t.co/76JTm4Ls1f
Why Cornel West Is Broke https://t.co/OEDexUQmfw
“Cornel West had come to witness. Whether his testimony would have any effect on the election is up to forces beyond him.” What happened when 1843 magazine went on tour with America’s unlikely presidential candidate: https://t.co/mD2DJco1MV
Cornel West “can speak from a position of righteous fury, but his insistence on love as a response to catastrophe is a constant”. 1843 magazine joins the radical Christian presidential candidate on his travels around America https://t.co/1pQASBJRK5
Major parties have historically ignored campaigns like Cornel West’s. But as America’s 2024 election draws closer, visions of a Trump dictatorship are driving Democrats to hysteria. 1843 magazine profiles the idealistic presidential candidate https://t.co/0LYLW3UwIG
“Trumpism will outlast Trump. Fascism will...take over, because the people don’t have an alternative. And Biden simply is not an alternative.” Who is Cornel West, and what does he stand for? 1843 magazine meets America’s unlikely presidential candidate https://t.co/4JhrNUeMVP
“His speech is poetic and plain, high and low, invoking at one moment the language of radical Christianity, at another that of socialism.” 1843 magazine meets Cornel West, an unlikely candidate in America’s presidential election https://t.co/nU9MyAnKCm
Cornel West has campaigned on behalf of labour unions and for black lives. Beyond politics, he has recorded hip-hop albums, acted in The Matrix sequels, and been spoofed on Saturday Night Live. Meet America’s unlikely presidential candidate https://t.co/V3adw0ekT5