Cornel West - “My Ridiculous Situation at Harvard” 

@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.

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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fW39KOf_f04.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.

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.

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.

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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.

@Hornday McFee You raised an interesting point. Inclusivity does not hurt. Good reflexion.

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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!

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?

@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

Me too.

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.

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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.

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.

Amen.

He’s in the establishment what are y’all talking about!

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.

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@@icethethrees Harvard messed me up ... I'll get it right next time ... promise! 🤣

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

Amen, Brother

I adore this comment

societal tenure.... so true.

Yess!!! That's right. Societal tenure is greater than tenure at 1 institution.

Racist & right leaning America should explain it. And they do it all boldly now!!!!!

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???

@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

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.

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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.

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.

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?

Harvard sucks

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/

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.

And I bet they would give you ALL the RESPECT!!

Criticism of Israel is forbidden, whether in politics, the media, entertainment, or academia.

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Right, just like the Renty & Delia photos.

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.

They don't anymore. They have absolute power. It's clear that they own most of academia, business, and media.

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?

His silence still speaks. To say nothing speaks.volumes....

And what is he(the president) going to say to him - it is not easy to do certain things to some people looking at them,you know. What answer will he give Cornel when he asked him why they don't think he is tenure material? The president must have done his best just to get him back and at that point he was trying to play a balancing out between Money(funds from donors) and intellectual content