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In reply to the discussion: Re: Cornel West [View all]bigtree
(85,918 posts)I identify very strongly with Brother West. The Truth you wrote of flows freely from Cornel's throat on the way out from his large, large heart. It ALWAYS pays to stop and experience that Truth, as Brother West lays it down so generously in front of us.
. . . I was marching in one of the anti-war protests one chilly day - a bit down the street from the White House. The had given us a permit to march pass the front gate. and I looked beside me and there he was; by himself, looking a little chilly with his trademark scarf obscuring most of his face. It hadn't been that long since he had been treated for cancer and he looked somewhat frail, but, we were marching. I know I was tired and beat, I can just imagine . . .
I struck a conversation . . .small talk about the crowd. The most substantive remarks were about the surprising and gratifying number of youth who had taken time to attend. We agreed that was the most important part of the day.
We reached the front of the WH and Jesse Jackson and Cindy Sheehan joined the march from the side by the park for the photo-op . . . I shrank back and lost my marching friend. Very memorable day, nonetheless . . .
Very nice to hear about the youth in your story. Thanks for sharing.