Cornel West to stump for Sanders in Iowa

Noted civil rights leader, academic and author Cornel West will campaign for Bernie Sanders this weekend in Iowa.

West is a professor of philosophy and Christian practice at Union Theological Seminary and professor emeritus at Princeton University. He has also taught at Yale, Harvard, and the University of Paris. He has penned more than 20 books and is a frequent commentator on race and poverty.

West's Iowa appearances coincide with Saturday's Democratic debate set for 8 p.m. at Drake University.

Here is his schedule:

Friday

In Cedar Falls, West will hold a 7 p.m. community meeting at the University of North Iowa's Sabin Hall.

Saturday

In Grinnell, West will hold a 1 p.m. community meeting at Grinell College's Sebring-Lewis Hall.

In Des Moines, West will attend a 4 p.m. "Tailgate the Debate" campaign event at the U.S. Bank Parking Lot, 2401 University Avenue.

He will also attend the campaign's debate watch party, which is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Varsity Theater, 1207 25th Street.

Sunday

West will speak on behalf of Sanders at the Central Iowa Democrats Fall Barbecue. The other Democratic presidential contenders, Hillary Clinton and Martin O'Malley, are set to attend the barbecue. Tickets for the event start at $5 and can be purchased online.

All other events are free and open to the public, though RSVPs are encouraged.