Cornel West

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Cornel West argues that imperialism is posing an ever-increasing threat to democracy in his latest book, Democracy Matters.
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Event:
Cornel West will be speaking and signing books on:
Wednesday, September 8th at 7:30pm
Brooklyn Community Bookstore / First Reformed Church
7th Ave and Carrol Street
Tickets: $10

Thursday, September 9th at 6:30pm
Cooper Union
41 Cooper Square

Music:
Soundtrack to A Civil Action, music by Danny Elfman: “Civil Theme” / “Walkin’”

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