Day: October 22, 2024

Chairman Omali Speaks On the 1960s, Revolution and The Rise of Black Power (Video Edu.), Dialectics of Black Power, A Guardian Pamphlet by Robert L. Allen (1968) and RIP Robert L. Allen, a Black scholar in every sense of the words, by Herb Boyd, with Supplemental Studies

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Last Updated 10-23-24

The lecture that follows also includes a 2 Part Mini-lecture series by the Chairman with reading on “The End of Imperialism”.

https://apspuhuru.org/

3 Video Playlist

Dialectics of Black Power, by Robert L. Allen

( This pamphlet was digitized by The Freedom Archives .)

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Supplemental Studies:

I: Robert L Allen, “The Social Context of Black Power” (Text and Audio)

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II: Black Awakening in Capitalist America: An Analytic History First Edition by Robert L. Allen

Book Summary

The book explores the intersections of race, class, and capitalism in America, particularly how these elements have shaped the experiences and struggles of Black people. Allen argues that the systemic inequalities rooted in capitalism have led to a profound awakening among Black communities, manifesting in various forms of resistance and activism. Through historical analysis, the author delves into the impacts of capitalism on Black life and the collective awakening that has occurred as a response to oppression.

The outline that follows captures the main themes and structure of Allen’s work, emphasizing the critical relationship between capitalism and the Black experience in America.

  • Introduction
    • Context of Black awakening in America
    • Overview of capitalism’s role in racial oppression
  • Historical Context
    • The legacy of slavery and its aftermath
    • Reconstruction and its failures
    • Rise of Jim Crow laws
  • Capitalism and Racial Oppression
    • Economic exploitation of Black labor
    • The role of capitalism in sustaining racial hierarchies
    • Case studies of Black economic struggles
  • The Civil Rights Movement
    • Key figures and events
    • The impact of capitalism on the movement
    • Shifts in strategy and ideology
  • Black Power and Resistance
    • Emergence of the Black Power movement
    • Analysis of militant and non-militant approaches
    • The significance of cultural identity
  • Contemporary Issues
    • The intersection of race and class in modern America
    • Impact of globalization on Black communities
    • Analysis of systemic racism in various sectors (education, employment, etc.)
  • The Future of Black Resistance
    • Potential paths for Black empowerment
    • Importance of solidarity across movements
    • Vision for a more equitable society
  • Conclusion
    • Reflection on the ongoing struggle against capitalism and racism
    • Call to action for renewed activism and awareness

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