Who Did It to you Roundtable Discussion with Dr James Jones.......Forward Always

West’s penchant for representing poor and working-class Blacks is insufficient to prevent vociferous criticism spewed toward him regarding his public criticisms of President Obama from significant segments of Black America. It is this unusual reality that guided my belief that many within Black America would not embrace Professor West’s appearance on the Prairie View A&M University campus. In many ways, Black America’s denunciation of West was yet another sign of their continuing unbridled emotionally-driven love fest they have with both Barack and Michelle (no last name needed.)

Unfortunately for West, the ending of President Obama’s tenure neither lessened nor ended his penchant for being a lightning rod of criticism within Black America. Ironically, the arrival of Donald Trump to the Oval Office has intensified Black America’s criticism of Cornel West. Inquiring busy-body minds throughout Black America want to know why West has remained silent regarding the new Commander-in-Chief. In the build-up for appearance, I consistently heard others chastising West for his attacks on their dear “brother” while allowing a dastardly figure like Donald Trump to escape unscathed. This dilemma reminds me of the following philosophical question.