Houston Defender

West Speaks on Obama, Black Lives Matter

– Dr. Cornel West, an outspoken activist, author and professor, recently shared his views on pressing issues during a speech at the University of Houston-Downtown. West, a professor of philosophy and Christian practice at Union Theological Seminary and professor emeritus at Princeton University, addressed topics ranging from the Black Lives Matter movement to peace in the Middle East. He also commended educators, saying that, “being a teacher is a sacred calling.” He urged students to “be a long-distance runner in your education as you learn how to Socratically engage in critical reflection.” West praised UHD as a university where