Cornell West on Barack Obama

i feel him on what he's saying though ! This video is from February 2007 but, the same situations were occuring throughout the campaign. Of oourse the majority of the African American community supported/supports Barack Obama but, there were several issues of "loyalty" that were being questioned. Such as, situations with Jena 6 and if God Forbid something would occur would he have the voice to speak on behalf of the AAcommunity or speak to the nation as a whole.

Cornel West is a very articulate, inspiring, motivational, brilliant speaker and i think he addresses key points here in this video. He supported "Brother Barack" as he likes to call him, but had some very insightful ideas and questions about our now President-Elect.

West talks about TRUTH. How Obama has to calm and quiet the fears of the white man to, unfortunately, prove himself while still keeping his roots of the African American community at arms length. This could not be said about any other president/president-elect/candidate so, this is the first time this country is seeing a highly powerful political figure have to stretch himself thin to make ALL feel at ease.

There are some YouTube clips where African Americans, at Obama rallies, are questioning what he will do for the African American community and if he will be their voice. Obama wants to be the voice for ALL people not just one particular race.

and on THAT note, ..enjoy.