A Dance with Dr. Cornel West: Politics, Justice, and Leadership

Gabriel Mahia
2 min readAug 15, 2023

When you step into the world of Dr. Cornel West, you’re not just walking into a realm of political philosophy. You’re stepping onto a dance floor, and the music is playing a soulful tune of justice, integrity, and leadership.

The Jazz of Presidential Aspirations

Imagine politics as a jazz solo, each note a cry for truth, each rhythm a beat of courage. That’s Dr. Cornel West’s presidential run. It’s not a campaign; it’s a musical masterpiece, a symphony of honesty and bravery. He’s not playing politics; he’s playing the music of change.

The Blues of Mass Incarceration

The blues have always told stories of pain, sorrow, and resilience. Dr. West sings the blues of mass incarceration, a mournful melody about racial injustice and systemic inequities. It’s a song that resonates with the pain of generations, a call to reform that strikes a chord in the heart.

The Waltz of Servant Leadership

Leadership can be a dance, graceful and elegant. Dr. West waltzes through servant leadership, leading with empathy, compassion, and a rhythm that includes everyone. It’s not about the spotlight; it’s about the harmony, the connection, and the shared journey.

The Encore

Dr. Cornel West’s dance with politics, justice, and leadership isn’t just a performance; it’s an invitation. An invitation to think deeper, to feel more profoundly, to act with integrity. It’s a call to join the dance, to be part of the music, to contribute to the symphony of change.

So, here’s the question: Will you accept the invitation? Will you join the dance? Will you be part of the music?

In the words of Dr. West himself, “I’m still swinging.” And the dance floor is open.

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Gabriel Mahia
Gabriel Mahia

Written by Gabriel Mahia

Traveler, reader, writer with a focus on Cyber and Predictive Analytics. Ardent music lover who sees life as a blend of exploration, learning and creativity.

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