Prompt
Create a realistic portrait of Cornel West, an American philosopher, activist, author, and professor, in a contemplative pose, surrounded by books and academic paraphernalia, reflecting his extensive work in philosophy, African-American studies, and theology; he should be dressed in attire suitable for a professor or public intellectual, incorporating elements that subtly reference his influences and notable works, such as a nod to Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, or W.E.B. Du Bois, and including a few symbolic items that represent his various affiliations and achievements, like his association with the Democratic Socialists of America or his 2024 presidential campaign.
