Dr. Cornel West speaks tonight at Stambaugh Auditorium

YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Cornel West, a professor of religion and African-American Studies at Princeton University and one America’s pre-eminent and most prolific public intellectuals, speaks at 7:30 tonight Stambaugh Auditorium, Fifth Avenue.

He is a much sought-after speaker in universities across the country addressing a variety of topics across disciplines to various audiences. He is the recipient of more than 20 honorary degrees and a National Book Award.

His numerous books include “Prophecy Deliverance: An Afro-American Revolutionary Christianity,” “Race Matters,” “Democracy Matters” and “Hope on a Tightrope.” The lecture is free and open to the public, but complimentary tickets are mandatory.

His appearance culminates Youngstown State University’s Black History Month presentations.