This is a seminal collection of essays by the prominent African American intellectual Cornel West .
He critiques power structures and systemic oppression while advocating for human dignity and the "redemptive power of the human spirit." The "faith" he refers to is a political and spiritual commitment to hope and social justice in the face of despair. 2. Keeping Faith (Essay) by Joshua Bodwell Keeping Faith
There are also academic and theological collections, such as: This is a seminal collection of essays by
This essay focuses on the Hindu and Jain communities in America. It documents how these communities "kept faith" by transforming temporary spaces—like storefronts and warehouses—into permanent landmark houses of worship to ensure their traditions survived for the next generation. Keeping Faith (Essay) by Joshua Bodwell There are
West explores the intersection of Western philosophy, legal theory, and African American history.