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1 of America's most provocative public intellectuals; a champion for racial justice through the traditions of the black Church, progressive politics, & jazz.

Princeton, NJ
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  1. Aug 24

    You can't take Trump seriously. He is a gangster that is beginning to shake in his boots -- let's keep track of his humanity as he's on his way out.

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    Aug 21

    WHAT A BLAST! Last week we toured Australia & New Zealand with Dr & for and some of the most antagonistic - and yet amicable - debates of this year. THANK YOU to all who joined us. ✌️

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    Aug 18

    TONIGHT, for the final time, & Dr are on stage for in BRISBANE! Final chance to get tickets:

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  4. Aug 17

    We are celebrating Aretha's legacy down here in New Zealand!

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  5. Aug 17

    The greatest genius and grandest giant of the soulful tradition of a hated people who taught the world so much about love — Aretha Franklin — shall live forever!!

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  6. Aug 7

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    In referencing President Trump's tweets on and , says there's a "gangster" in all of us. "The challenge ... how do we get control of those gangster elements so we live a life of some decency and a slice of integrity?"
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  7. Jul 16

    We must be morally consistent and politically honest — then and now. via

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  8. Jul 13

    Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of one of my early texts Race Matters throughout the weekend at Dartmouth in New Hampshire, with a conference full of scholars/authors/activists in Moore Theater at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. INFO:

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  9. Jul 9

    Democratic socialism comes in many forms, but it's fundamentally the idea of being committed to the dignity of ordinary people. I discussed with on the other night. WATCH:

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  10. Jun 26

    This August I'll have the pleasure to return to Australia - & for my 1st time in New Zealand - to join on stage for the tour, hosted by my Aussie family . Some good dynamic conversation ahead -- Tickets on sale now:

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  11. Jun 6

    On July 14 and 15, I’ll be to celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Race Matters" with lectures, presentations, and performances. Hope you can be there too.

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  12. May 30

    For Corporate America, there will always be an ambiguity between doing well and doing good.

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  13. May 23

    Reflecting on my dear brother, the late James Cone -- New York's Riverside Church, May 7, 2018 --

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  14. May 9

    A beautiful service for my dear brother, James Cone. I will miss him. But his legacy lives on:

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    Apr 18

    PRESALE -- Justice Matters: Dr. and on May 31st! Use code “DANCE” until 10PM Thursday:

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  16. Apr 18

    My dear brothers and sisters of DC, join me May 31 at for a timely talk with 's . Tickets on sale Friday at 10AM. Click the link for details & tickets. Stay strong!

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  17. Apr 17

    NATIONAL BLACK MEN’S CONVENTION debuts in D.C. April 18-22, where Black male leaders from all over America will come and collaborate to address our self-development, social and political crisis. My keynote takes place this Friday the 20th. More info:

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  18. Apr 8

    was truly an extremist for love and justice, as he allowed suffering to speak through truth. Remembering his death and legacy is sobering. WATCH: Always a blessing to speak with my dear brother on

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  19. Apr 4

    Martin Luther King Jr was a radical. If he were alive today, his words would threaten most of those who now sing his praises. My latest via :

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  20. Apr 3

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a blues man in his life, politics and dream.

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