Dear Dr. West:
I have always admired you and exposed my sons to you and your books as they were coming up. I believe my youngest son will be the next great political mind of our generation, (he just doesn’t know it yet). He is a debater without an audience; his from the heart for all people. I have brought him all of your books and I am awaiting your new one; Hope On A Tight Rope. Can I send it to you to sign; I will include whatever fee you request. I am not rich, and we live in what would be called the ghetto, however both our sons are college educated, so I will do anything for education. The son who I am requesting the book signing for, teaches 8th grade math in the intercity. Also if I was not married for twenty-eight yrs I would persue you with a passion; I love intelligent men, (Smile). If I got a book sign by you, my son would never, ever forget it and cherish it like he does his Bible.
Peace and Blessings
Gloria Johnson
Terri Lyons
September 18th, 2008
Dear Dr. West,
I enjoyed meeting with you at the Franklin Theater Sept 17 in Philly.
I have followed you through the years; with Dr. Henry Clark, Toni Morrison, your excellent dissertation at Univ of Wash.
I read your material like a bible! slow, delibrate- ingest, process!
I’m in love with your mind, you are part inspiration for my book Let Me Tell You What Mama Said. Small world that my mother grew up with your Prof, Dr. Martin Kilson. He knows well the area about which I speak of in the book.
Feel free to touch base anytime 215-924-2959
Love you always
Terri E Lyons
Apostle Shada Mishe
August 24th, 2008
How can you help us ?
Be Blessed……………….Apostle Shada Mishe
Here is a video taped presentation that I gave at t he Martin Luther King library in Washington
My webpage is www.MySpace.com/JasonVaughnR in case anyone wants to be a part of the nonprofit. Trust me; this movement will make a huge difference.
Jason Ross, Oxon Hill, Md (Metro. Area, D.C.)
August 22nd, 2008
(Adding to what I just posted), if you read my post and are truely interested in volunteering and taking part, please let me know. This isn’t just an invitation for Dr. West, but an invitation for all those who wish to revitalize Black Music.
Jason Ross, Oxon Hill, Md (Metro. Area, D.C.)
August 22nd, 2008
Greetings Dr. Cornel West. I just want to express to you a vision that I’m already in the process of completing. I believe in my musical heart that this small step I’m taking will create a dramatic change in the music industry and force the industry to change into the centrifical force that brings us all together as African American musicians. This non-profit organization I’m starting with my team will be very controversial, but needed in the industry. Please, if I could even only have 30 seconds of your time, I give you my WORD that you will be interested. All I need is advice. God bless and stay strong.
Norchelle
August 21st, 2008
Hello Dr. Cornel West,
My name is Norchelle and I am very interested in your field of work and your dedication to it. I just recently graduated from high school and intend on starting college soon. I would first like a bit of advice from you. I would love to work in that field and even more with inner city youth, but I don’t know exactly how to go about it. I know that I want to start a organization in a few of years that could show our youth not only why its important to live out their dreams, but also to never let them go nor be told that they can’t accomplish them. I want to inform them on drugs and alcohol prevention and also why higher education means more than gang violence. Growing up in Watts, California has really opened my eyes to a lot of things. I thank god everyday that I am not a part of the statistics that somehow keep growing against us but I am very willing to make a change. Starting in California hopefully spreading across the nation I will make a difference. Again i would like your advice in how to start and even how you started. Hopefully this message reaches you because this is my biggest dream and I feel that if I can reach at least one child I have conquered the world. I would even love to work with you someday, even as an intern. I just want to make a difference.
Sincerely,
Norchelle Brown
P.S I have also sent this to BETs Jeff Johnson he is also one of my icons.
Wayne Griffiths
August 17th, 2008
Dr. West, please give me a call (717) 332-0983. I was instructed to contact you. I will explain when I speak to you. Thanks for your time.
Rev. Vernon L. Finley
July 24th, 2008
I would like to be a part of your speakers tour. My expertise is health, fitness, community, entrepreneurism, wind energy, and spirituality. I am sure that you would be impress by my speaking skills and ability to captivate an audience in to action. I honed my skills, in the church, military and speaking to the youth of America. The time is now for new leaders and you are the hidden leader of Black America, and America should here more of you. Thank you for listening. God Bless.
V.L. Finley
From The Streets 2 College
Alpha Phi Alphi PI Ch. 83
Meet 80 year old rising Rural Rockstar Harry T. Young. Harry Young once owned a farm that was in his for over 100 years. Harry’s family farm was unlawfully taken from him by the USDA. You will not believe this story.
Harry has decided to talk and an all out assault on Congress is planned for the month of August from Cyberspace. Supporter of Harry Young will be taking to Cyberspace to send the above link around Myspace, Facebook and other social networking sites. We are hoping to send more than 50 million emails to Capitol Hill in efforts to get Harry a day in court and to investigate the terroristic activities of the USDA towards minorities and small farmers.
Please call Harry Young for this unbelievable story at
270 275 4590 or contact me at 615 715 8484
Corey Lea
frederick arnold
May 10th, 2008
Have you done any research into the 911 government cover up. I haven’t heard any black leaders discuss this issue. This and the drug war are two of the most important issues to me. I would like to here your views on these issues. Also the council on foreign relations and their members. I pray your not a member. I know if you talk about these issues you will be ridiculed and won’t get much of the media spotlight anymore. Your intellect is much needed on these issues.
Thank you
Fred
Double U, Washington DC
April 25th, 2008
CityBus is a radio program dedicated to addressing the issues facing young minorities and those labeled the Hip-Hop Generation - “Going beyond the beats!” What is unique about CityBus is our format - it exposes social and economic issues by providing riders (listeners) with entertaining Message-Driven-Music (MDM) from artist like Outkast, Kanye West, Nas and the Roots, as well as featured audio from social activist, such as Dr. Cornel West and Spoken-word artists like Black Ice.
The highlight of the CityBus is our “Beyond the Beats” segment - Raw, Uncensored and Uncut interviews that showcase the realities of the hip-hop culture from the artists who create it!
Double U
(347)933.8243 c
M.G. Hardie
April 20th, 2008
I have an urban book, EveryDay Life, that being published right now and there is no-other endorsement than the honorable Dr. Cornel West which should be etched across the back cover. It is an Humorist Urban Non-Fiction work about and dealing with the African-American situation in California. I realized that you are busy, my book is only 100 pages and it is well worth the read. My book EveryDay Life is due for publication at the end of May. I could send you an Advance reading Copy as soon as I recieved them. Thank You for your time.
George Hill. Corby, England
April 16th, 2008
Hi Dr. Cornel.
George here in the UK.
I watched the interview on Aljazeera which airs here in the UK last night and was really impressed by your words.
I have been searching the web and found some great stuff on you and the work you have done and continue to do really opened my eyes. Some times we go through life not looking and listening and it is time for the masses to stand up and be counted. As you said we must be willing to sacrifice.
I view America and the way things are going and I deeply concerned.
We have wars going on that we will not win and it is very sad to see the loss of life daily.
We must fight for Peace and Justice.
The site that I have looked at today: http://www.cornelscorner.com/
That was on the ball, amazing and I shall be back to it.
Looked through the comments and some great stuff.
I know you will be a busy person but I just wanted to express my thanks for opening my eyes a wee bit more.
I am a member of RESPECT and this party stands up to the mainstream politics of the UK and is fighting a BIG battle.
George.
In Solidarity
Love, Light and Peace.
Hope, not Hate.
In Peace we will find Justice and in Justice we will find Peace.
“Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day”
“It is always the right time to do the right thing.”
An act of peace, no matter how small, is an act of hope.
Nick Savastano
April 10th, 2008
Dear Dr. Cornel West,
I could go on forever on how much you’ve inpired and helped me through very real issues as man. I think I should basically start off as saying of who I am where I came from. I’m 28 years with an American Euromix. I’m Irish, English, French, and Itallian. I say this because my whole life I’ve struggled with this issue of “American Identity”, and what it really means in today’s 21st century. You’ve also helped me in the issue of Religion and Politics, especially now since our nation is so polarized and in my view is destroying the church or body as a whole. I pray alot on how can I understand this as a whole so I can teach people what true message of the Gospel is, which is Justice, mercy, salvation, and hope. We live in the United States of Amnesia, were we forget our history every other week. I love your book Democracy Matters, I have the whole book noted, and highligted. You’ve answered so many of my unanswered questions that I would ponder daily. Well I encourage you to keep up the good fight for gift of teaching us how to execute Justice on the Earth through Education and Understanding. Bless you Brother.
Tangela Walker-Craft
April 4th, 2008
Dear Dr. West,
I am a wife and mother that invented and patented a child care product. My product has received excellent reviews and has been seen on numerous local television news programs. It has been written about in numerous local (Florida) news papers, as well as the L A Times and other prominent news papers. It was well reviewed by Travel Weekly, Pregnancy Magazine, and various regional magazines. Montel Williams even invited me to show my product on his talk show. After the airing of that show I received orders from all over the United States and Canada.
Even though it has received excellent reviews, I can not get national retailers to give my product a second look. I truly believe that being African American has been the main reason that I have not been able to find a place for my product in the child care market.
Please visit my website: www.simplynecessary.com. Feel free to search for more information about me and my product on line by searching: Tangela Walker-Craft and/or GoPillow!
I would like your advice on how to break through the barriers that are currently keeping my product off of store shelves.
Tammie Galloway Phoenix
March 21st, 2008
I posted a link and it came out black if the readers and yourself can see it, it’s at the bottom of my comment click on it please. I have re posted here as well.
Dr. Cornel I wanted to share this with everyone including you.
We need to get this out, if you have not already seen or heard. People need to know the whole truth and not just soundbites. There should be a protest against Fox News and MSM.
I am a strong advocate for change and I feel we all need to know this.
chris
March 16th, 2008
Dr. West, since there is no fourm to hear the opinon of Africans on mainstream TV, is it possible that you and some of your intellectual associates in the african community could broadcast a rebuttal to all that has been said regarding the recent media blitz on the Obama and Dr. Wright issue. In my opinion, I think it is shameful that mainstream media ask Obama to disavow himself from comments that most african americans believe to be true - that is why so many have voted for him. When on the other hand, those who ask the question of why Obama has not distanced himself from Dr. Wright - we should be asking the same questions to them - when fortune 500 companies have policies that are discrimatory towards people of color - how many of them stop supporting them, when some were creating policy to not associate with companies that perpetuated the discrimination in south africa- how many of them distanced themselves from that - of course we can go on an on - as these same issues have been brought to the big screen of natioinal media - dealing with the catholic church, bush and the republicans - how many have quit being republican because of the anti american policies - not to mention the anti-african american polices. How can we have a voice on the many tv show that come on every sunday morning and they do not ask people like yourself to participate. We need our own program - to combat these negative comments that do not represent our people. I would like to here your comments
Dear Dr. West:
I have always admired you and exposed my sons to you and your books as they were coming up. I believe my youngest son will be the next great political mind of our generation, (he just doesn’t know it yet). He is a debater without an audience; his from the heart for all people. I have brought him all of your books and I am awaiting your new one; Hope On A Tight Rope. Can I send it to you to sign; I will include whatever fee you request. I am not rich, and we live in what would be called the ghetto, however both our sons are college educated, so I will do anything for education. The son who I am requesting the book signing for, teaches 8th grade math in the intercity. Also if I was not married for twenty-eight yrs I would persue you with a passion; I love intelligent men, (Smile). If I got a book sign by you, my son would never, ever forget it and cherish it like he does his Bible.
Peace and Blessings
Gloria Johnson
Dear Dr. West,
I enjoyed meeting with you at the Franklin Theater Sept 17 in Philly.
I have followed you through the years; with Dr. Henry Clark, Toni Morrison, your excellent dissertation at Univ of Wash.
I read your material like a bible! slow, delibrate- ingest, process!
I’m in love with your mind, you are part inspiration for my book Let Me Tell You What Mama Said. Small world that my mother grew up with your Prof, Dr. Martin Kilson. He knows well the area about which I speak of in the book.
Feel free to touch base anytime 215-924-2959
Love you always
Terri E Lyons
How can you help us ?
Be Blessed……………….Apostle Shada Mishe
Here is a video taped presentation that I gave at t he Martin Luther King library in Washington
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V53D1w__Po
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPwuwlVBOV0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZejptOwMTzQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqcTgIAhrhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7HPKcT_iwY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9iQfgiYAnw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3RzRS6tJDM
My webpage is www.MySpace.com/JasonVaughnR in case anyone wants to be a part of the nonprofit. Trust me; this movement will make a huge difference.
(Adding to what I just posted), if you read my post and are truely interested in volunteering and taking part, please let me know. This isn’t just an invitation for Dr. West, but an invitation for all those who wish to revitalize Black Music.
Greetings Dr. Cornel West. I just want to express to you a vision that I’m already in the process of completing. I believe in my musical heart that this small step I’m taking will create a dramatic change in the music industry and force the industry to change into the centrifical force that brings us all together as African American musicians. This non-profit organization I’m starting with my team will be very controversial, but needed in the industry. Please, if I could even only have 30 seconds of your time, I give you my WORD that you will be interested. All I need is advice. God bless and stay strong.
Hello Dr. Cornel West,
My name is Norchelle and I am very interested in your field of work and your dedication to it. I just recently graduated from high school and intend on starting college soon. I would first like a bit of advice from you. I would love to work in that field and even more with inner city youth, but I don’t know exactly how to go about it. I know that I want to start a organization in a few of years that could show our youth not only why its important to live out their dreams, but also to never let them go nor be told that they can’t accomplish them. I want to inform them on drugs and alcohol prevention and also why higher education means more than gang violence. Growing up in Watts, California has really opened my eyes to a lot of things. I thank god everyday that I am not a part of the statistics that somehow keep growing against us but I am very willing to make a change. Starting in California hopefully spreading across the nation I will make a difference. Again i would like your advice in how to start and even how you started. Hopefully this message reaches you because this is my biggest dream and I feel that if I can reach at least one child I have conquered the world. I would even love to work with you someday, even as an intern. I just want to make a difference.
Sincerely,
Norchelle Brown
P.S I have also sent this to BETs Jeff Johnson he is also one of my icons.
Dr. West, please give me a call (717) 332-0983. I was instructed to contact you. I will explain when I speak to you. Thanks for your time.
I would like to be a part of your speakers tour. My expertise is health, fitness, community, entrepreneurism, wind energy, and spirituality. I am sure that you would be impress by my speaking skills and ability to captivate an audience in to action. I honed my skills, in the church, military and speaking to the youth of America. The time is now for new leaders and you are the hidden leader of Black America, and America should here more of you. Thank you for listening. God Bless.
V.L. Finley
From The Streets 2 College
Alpha Phi Alphi PI Ch. 83
http://youtube.com/user/USTragedy
Meet 80 year old rising Rural Rockstar Harry T. Young. Harry Young once owned a farm that was in his for over 100 years. Harry’s family farm was unlawfully taken from him by the USDA. You will not believe this story.
Harry has decided to talk and an all out assault on Congress is planned for the month of August from Cyberspace. Supporter of Harry Young will be taking to Cyberspace to send the above link around Myspace, Facebook and other social networking sites. We are hoping to send more than 50 million emails to Capitol Hill in efforts to get Harry a day in court and to investigate the terroristic activities of the USDA towards minorities and small farmers.
Please call Harry Young for this unbelievable story at
270 275 4590 or contact me at 615 715 8484
Corey Lea
Have you done any research into the 911 government cover up. I haven’t heard any black leaders discuss this issue. This and the drug war are two of the most important issues to me. I would like to here your views on these issues. Also the council on foreign relations and their members. I pray your not a member. I know if you talk about these issues you will be ridiculed and won’t get much of the media spotlight anymore. Your intellect is much needed on these issues.
Thank you
Fred
CityBus is a radio program dedicated to addressing the issues facing young minorities and those labeled the Hip-Hop Generation - “Going beyond the beats!” What is unique about CityBus is our format - it exposes social and economic issues by providing riders (listeners) with entertaining Message-Driven-Music (MDM) from artist like Outkast, Kanye West, Nas and the Roots, as well as featured audio from social activist, such as Dr. Cornel West and Spoken-word artists like Black Ice.
The highlight of the CityBus is our “Beyond the Beats” segment - Raw, Uncensored and Uncut interviews that showcase the realities of the hip-hop culture from the artists who create it!
Double U
(347)933.8243 c
I have an urban book, EveryDay Life, that being published right now and there is no-other endorsement than the honorable Dr. Cornel West which should be etched across the back cover. It is an Humorist Urban Non-Fiction work about and dealing with the African-American situation in California. I realized that you are busy, my book is only 100 pages and it is well worth the read. My book EveryDay Life is due for publication at the end of May. I could send you an Advance reading Copy as soon as I recieved them. Thank You for your time.
Hi Dr. Cornel.
George here in the UK.
I watched the interview on Aljazeera which airs here in the UK last night and was really impressed by your words.
I have been searching the web and found some great stuff on you and the work you have done and continue to do really opened my eyes. Some times we go through life not looking and listening and it is time for the masses to stand up and be counted. As you said we must be willing to sacrifice.
I view America and the way things are going and I deeply concerned.
We have wars going on that we will not win and it is very sad to see the loss of life daily.
We must fight for Peace and Justice.
The site that I have looked at today:
http://www.cornelscorner.com/
That was on the ball, amazing and I shall be back to it.
Looked through the comments and some great stuff.
I know you will be a busy person but I just wanted to express my thanks for opening my eyes a wee bit more.
I am a member of RESPECT and this party stands up to the mainstream politics of the UK and is fighting a BIG battle.
George.
In Solidarity
Love, Light and Peace.
Hope, not Hate.
In Peace we will find Justice and in Justice we will find Peace.
“Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day”
“It is always the right time to do the right thing.”
An act of peace, no matter how small, is an act of hope.
Dear Dr. Cornel West,
I could go on forever on how much you’ve inpired and helped me through very real issues as man. I think I should basically start off as saying of who I am where I came from. I’m 28 years with an American Euromix. I’m Irish, English, French, and Itallian. I say this because my whole life I’ve struggled with this issue of “American Identity”, and what it really means in today’s 21st century. You’ve also helped me in the issue of Religion and Politics, especially now since our nation is so polarized and in my view is destroying the church or body as a whole. I pray alot on how can I understand this as a whole so I can teach people what true message of the Gospel is, which is Justice, mercy, salvation, and hope. We live in the United States of Amnesia, were we forget our history every other week. I love your book Democracy Matters, I have the whole book noted, and highligted. You’ve answered so many of my unanswered questions that I would ponder daily. Well I encourage you to keep up the good fight for gift of teaching us how to execute Justice on the Earth through Education and Understanding. Bless you Brother.
Dear Dr. West,
I am a wife and mother that invented and patented a child care product. My product has received excellent reviews and has been seen on numerous local television news programs. It has been written about in numerous local (Florida) news papers, as well as the L A Times and other prominent news papers. It was well reviewed by Travel Weekly, Pregnancy Magazine, and various regional magazines. Montel Williams even invited me to show my product on his talk show. After the airing of that show I received orders from all over the United States and Canada.
Even though it has received excellent reviews, I can not get national retailers to give my product a second look. I truly believe that being African American has been the main reason that I have not been able to find a place for my product in the child care market.
Please visit my website: www.simplynecessary.com. Feel free to search for more information about me and my product on line by searching: Tangela Walker-Craft and/or GoPillow!
I would like your advice on how to break through the barriers that are currently keeping my product off of store shelves.
I posted a link and it came out black if the readers and yourself can see it, it’s at the bottom of my comment click on it please. I have re posted here as well.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/21/meet-the-white-man-who-_n_92793.html
Dr. Cornel I wanted to share this with everyone including you.
We need to get this out, if you have not already seen or heard. People need to know the whole truth and not just soundbites. There should be a protest against Fox News and MSM.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/21/meet-the-white-man-who-_n_92793.html
I am a strong advocate for change and I feel we all need to know this.
Dr. West, since there is no fourm to hear the opinon of Africans on mainstream TV, is it possible that you and some of your intellectual associates in the african community could broadcast a rebuttal to all that has been said regarding the recent media blitz on the Obama and Dr. Wright issue. In my opinion, I think it is shameful that mainstream media ask Obama to disavow himself from comments that most african americans believe to be true - that is why so many have voted for him. When on the other hand, those who ask the question of why Obama has not distanced himself from Dr. Wright - we should be asking the same questions to them - when fortune 500 companies have policies that are discrimatory towards people of color - how many of them stop supporting them, when some were creating policy to not associate with companies that perpetuated the discrimination in south africa- how many of them distanced themselves from that - of course we can go on an on - as these same issues have been brought to the big screen of natioinal media - dealing with the catholic church, bush and the republicans - how many have quit being republican because of the anti american policies - not to mention the anti-african american polices. How can we have a voice on the many tv show that come on every sunday morning and they do not ask people like yourself to participate. We need our own program - to combat these negative comments that do not represent our people. I would like to here your comments