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Dr. Cornel West Tells Us About Race, Values and Lives Worth Living

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Dr. Cornel West Tells Us About Race, Values and Lives Worth Living

Watch Dr. Cornel West’s keynote speech at our Diversity-Management Best Practices From the Best of the Best Learning Sessions and Special Awards Dinner.

Dr. Cornel West gives his keynote speech at our Diversity-Management Best Practices From the Best of the Best Learning Sessions and Special Awards Dinner event. Dr. West is the author ofDemocracy Matters and Race Matters.

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