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Dr. Cornel West

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Philosopher, Professor, Political Activist & Author of "Race Matters"; 2024 People's Party Presidential Candidate

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Dr. Cornel West Biography

Dr. Cornel West, affectionately known to many as Brother West, is the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at Union Theological Seminary. Dr. West teaches on the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, as well as courses in Philosophy of Religion, African American Critical Thought, and a wide range of subjects -- including but by no means limited to, the classics, philosophy, politics, cultural theory, literature, and music. He has a passion to communicate to a vast variety of publics in order to keep alive the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. – a legacy of telling the truth and bearing witness to love and justice.

Dr. West is the former Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at Harvard University and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. Cornel West graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard in three years and obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton.

He has written 20 books and has edited 13. He is best known for his classics, “Race Matters” and “Democracy Matters,” and for his memoir, “Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud.” His most recent book, “Black Prophetic Fire,” offers an unflinching look at nineteenth and twentieth-century African American leaders and their visionary legacies.

Dr. West has partnered with MasterClass.com to provide teachings on several influential courses including a class with Pharrell Williams on Empathy, MasterClass’s first-ever multi-instructor class on Black History, Black Freedom & Black Love, as well as Dr. West’s standalone class on Philosophy.

Speaking Topics
  • Blues, Funk, Hip-Hop and Their Transformative Effect on American Culture

  • "Brother West": Insight into Dr. West's First-Ever Memoirs

  • Race and Democracy in the Age of Obama

  • Religious Toleration

  • Inspiration and Motivation

  • Importance of Pop Culture for Our Youth, Society and Democracy Itself

Videos
Books
The Radical King (King Legacy)

The Radical King (King Legacy)

Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud, A Memoir

Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud, A Memoir

Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism

Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism

African American Religious Thought: An Anthology

African American Religious Thought: An Anthology

Prophesy Deliverance!

Prophesy Deliverance!

Race Matters

Race Matters

News
  • Cornel West

    Cornel West clashed with S.E. Cupp and Bill Kristol on Monday's "Crossfire" over the Republican effort to cut food stamps, calling it "morally obscene.

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    Speaking fees for Dr. Cornel West, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Cornel West are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Cornel West, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
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    Dr. Cornel West generally travels from Princeton, NJ, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
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Philosopher, Professor, Political Activist & Author of "Race Matters"; 2024 People's Party Presidential Candidate

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Dr. Cornel West Biography

Dr. Cornel West, affectionately known to many as Brother West, is the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at Union Theological Seminary. Dr. West teaches on the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, as well as courses in Philosophy of Religion, African American Critical Thought, and a wide range of subjects -- including but by no means limited to, the classics, philosophy, politics, cultural theory, literature, and music. He has a passion to communicate to a vast variety of publics in order to keep alive the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. – a legacy of telling the truth and bearing witness to love and justice.

Dr. West is the former Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at Harvard University and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. Cornel West graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard in three years and obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton.

He has written 20 books and has edited 13. He is best known for his classics, “Race Matters” and “Democracy Matters,” and for his memoir, “Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud.” His most recent book, “Black Prophetic Fire,” offers an unflinching look at nineteenth and twentieth-century African American leaders and their visionary legacies.

Dr. West has partnered with MasterClass.com to provide teachings on several influential courses including a class with Pharrell Williams on Empathy, MasterClass’s first-ever multi-instructor class on Black History, Black Freedom & Black Love, as well as Dr. West’s standalone class on Philosophy.

Dr. Cornel West Speaking Topics

  • Blues, Funk, Hip-Hop and Their Transformative Effect on American Culture

  • "Brother West": Insight into Dr. West's First-Ever Memoirs

  • Race and Democracy in the Age of Obama

  • Religious Toleration

  • Inspiration and Motivation

  • Importance of Pop Culture for Our Youth, Society and Democracy Itself

Dr. Cornel West Videos

  • A Conversation with Cornel West
    Dr. Cornel West, the author, activist, philosopher, public intellectual, and civil rights leader, came to Wake Forest University on December 1, 2022....
  • Dr. Cornel West: Philosophy in Our Time of Imperial Decay
  • Morgan State University Presidential Distinguished Speaker Series

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  • How do I book Dr. Cornel West to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Cornel West for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Cornel West, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Cornel West or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Dr. Cornel West

    Speaking fees for Dr. Cornel West, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Cornel West are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Cornel West, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Cornel West speak about?

  • Where does Dr. Cornel West travel from?

    Dr. Cornel West generally travels from Princeton, NJ, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Dr. Cornel West’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Dr. Cornel West for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Cornel West for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Cornel West or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Dr. Cornel West is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Blues, Funk, Hip-Hop and Their Transformative Effect on American Culture, "Brother West": Insight into Dr. West's First-Ever Memoirs, Race and Democracy in the Age of Obama, Religious Toleration, Inspiration and Motivation and Importance of Pop Culture for Our Youth, Society and Democracy Itself. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Cornel West for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Dr. Cornel West generally travels from Princeton, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Angela Davis, Bakari Sellers, Dr. Bernice King, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill and Nikki Giovanni. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Cornel West for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Dr. Cornel West Speaking Topics

  • Blues, Funk, Hip-Hop and Their Transformative Effect on American Culture

  • "Brother West": Insight into Dr. West's First-Ever Memoirs

  • Race and Democracy in the Age of Obama

  • Religious Toleration

  • Inspiration and Motivation

  • Importance of Pop Culture for Our Youth, Society and Democracy Itself

Dr. Cornel West Speaker Videos

  • A Conversation with Cornel West
    Dr. Cornel West, the author, activist, philosopher, public intellectual, and civil rights leader, came to Wake Forest University on December 1, 2022. The Program for Leadership and Character invited...
    Dr. Cornel West: Philosophy in Our Time of Imperial Decay
  • Morgan State University Presidential Distinguished Speaker Series
    Dr. Cornel West and Tricia Rose Takeover Love From A Distance
  • Dr. Cornel West: "Race Matters"
    Dr. Cornel West, "Race Matters...A Timely Discussion on the Fabric of America.".
    Cornel West: "Speaking Truth to Power"
    A discussion on Institutional Provincialism with Dr. Cornel West and the MIT community from February 8, 2018. Program: Welcome ...

Dr. Cornel West News

  • Cornel West

    Cornel West clashed with S.E. Cupp and Bill Kristol on Monday's "Crossfire" over the Republican effort to cut food stamps, calling it "morally obscene.

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