King's response to our crisis can be put in one word: revolution. A revolution in our priorities, a reevaluation of our values, a reinvigoration of our public life and a fundamental transformation of our way of thinking and living that promotes a transfer of power from oligarchs and plutocrats to everyday people and ordinary citizens.
Cornel WestOur politicians have sacrificed their principles on the altar of special interests; our corporate leaders have sacrificed their integrity on the altar of profits; and our media watchdogs have sacrificed the voice of dissent on the altar of audience competition.
Cornel WestYou don't begin by dehumanizing those who are dehumanizing you, because it contributes to the cycle of dehumanization in the world.
Cornel WestMartin Luther King was a victim of surveillance, and had great solidarity with victims of surveillance.
Cornel West