The idea of nationalism has been used in history as both a destructive force and a liberatory one. Some think of nationalism, and they think of a xenophobic, bigoted worldview that espouses superiority. Nationalism has also been a driving force in anti-colonial and anti-racist movements. Black nationalism, in particular, has a long and complicated history… Continue reading Can Black Nationalism Be Revolutionary?
Rapheal Randall originally drafted this piece during the fall of 2017, this document represents an attempt to theoretically articulate the vision driving Youth United for Change’s organizing work within the education sector and current conjuncture. “The more people participate in the process of their own education, the more the people participate in the process of… Continue reading LIBERATORY EDUCATION: CULTIVATING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
By Daniel Falcone Criticism of black Americans and their voting rights and preferences from the GOP right-wing is undoubtedly dangerous and illiberal. In this interview however, I discuss, from the leftist perspective, racial politics in the US and attempt to uncover how and why so many African-Americans are loyal to the Democratic Party establishment both… Continue reading Racial Politics in the US: Activist Kamau Franklin on Why Black America Favors the Establishment
[Originally Published January 17, 2017 in Atlanta Black Star] January 15 would have been the 89th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2017 marks the 49th year since his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee, as he supported striking Black sanitation workers who were attempting to win fair pay and better working conditions. In the time… Continue reading Was Dr. King’s Radical Legacy Replaced with a Sanitized Version for the Sake of White Comfort?
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