So-called public intellectuals like West, bell hooks, and, yes, Henry Louis Gates Jr. himself, seem to me both dishonest and selfish--they're in it for the money and the power as much as out of any sense of obligation or responsibility to the black community.
I think West and other public intellectuals are liars.
Bell Hooks seems truly interested in serving the black community.
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The national museums have paid entry, same for all other museums.
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Current controllers of campaign finance reform are new to its system.