Independent presidential candidate Cornel West selects Melina Abdullah, Black Lives Matter co-founder, as running mate.

Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has chosen Melina Abdullah, a professor and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, as his running mate. Abdullah is a known activist associated with the Black Lives Matter movement. West made the announcement during an episode of The Tavis Smiley Show, highlighting his commitment to addressing racial injustice.