Throughout history there have been individuals who have challenged conventional wisdom and have stretched societal limits. Collectively they constitute the radical democratic tradition. A sterling example of this lineage is Rosa Parks. By her simple act of courage and defiance she triggered the Montgomery bus boycott which in turn sparked the civil rights movement.

Cornel West
Cornel West, University Professor of Religion at Princeton, has been called "the preeminent African American intellectual of his generation." With his preacher-like cadences and passionate delivery, he is much in demand as a speaker. A prolific author, his book "Race Matters" was a bestseller. His latest book is "Democracy Matters."