Renowned scholar and long-shot presidential candidate Cornel West has selected Melina Abdullah, a prominent professor and co-founder of Black Lives Matter, as his running mate for his independent presidential bid. West made the announcement during Wednesday's episode of 'The Tavis Smiley Radio Show' on KBLA radio.
West emphasized that he sought a running mate who is deeply committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life, particularly those from marginalized communities. He praised Abdullah for her unwavering dedication to advocating for the rights of the poor and working people of all races.
