There's no doubt that many of the mainstream white institutions tend to be cosmetic and symbolic when it comes to including African-Americans, whereas we black folk tend to be much more sensitive about embracing others, and we have a long history of that.
Cornel WestMartin Luther King was a victim of surveillance, and had great solidarity with victims of surveillance.
Cornel WestNo community dictates to any individual how to live their lives. You can criticize and you can push but people freely choose.
Cornel West