National Cornel West Addresses Occupy Boston by Gary Kopycinski on October 6, 2011 Gary Kopycinski Author More in National: Rep. Kelly Condemns FDA Approval of Flavored E-Cigarettes May 6, 2026 Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ban Slavery in Wisconsin February 24, 2026 Martha Washington’s Enslaved Maid Ona Judge Made a Daring Escape to Freedom – but the National Park Service Has Erased Her Story From Philadelphia Exhibit February 14, 2026 BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2011. Yesterday noted author, activist, and Princeton University professor Cornel West addressed Occupy Boston and members of the National Nurses United union.