Elder and New Afrikan Political Prisoners Abdul Olugbala Shakur discuss Black August, Black August Memorial, Black August Resistance and how they relate to community Development, Community Organizing , Nation Building and transformation of the Criminal Mind to a Revolutionary Mind
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12 Video Playlist_“The wealthy, educated Black bourgeoisie,” Malcolm told a University of California audience in 1963, “those uppity Negroes who do escape, never reach back and pull the rest of our people out with them. The Black masses remain trapped in the slums.”
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Amazon Books Description: Black Bourgeoisie: The Book That Brought the Shock of Self-Revelation to Middle-Class Blacks in America A classic analysis of the Black middle class studies its origin and development, accentuating its behavior, attitudes, and values during the 1940s and 1950s. When it was first published in 1957, E. Franklin Frazier’s Black Bourgeoisie was simultaneously reviled and revered—revered for its skillful dissection of one of America’s most complex communities, reviled for daring to cast a critical eye on a section of black society that had achieved the trappings of the white, bourgeois ideal. The author traces the evolution of this enigmatic class from the segregated South to the post-war boom in the integrated North, showing how, along the road to what seemed like prosperity and progress, middle-class blacks actually lost their roots to the traditional black world while never achieving acknowledgment from the white sector. The result, concluded Frazier, is an anomalous bourgeois class with no identity, built on self-sustaining myths of black business and society, silently undermined by a collective, debilitating inferiority complex.
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Neo-Colonialism and the Poverty of ‘Development’ in Africa by Mark Langan
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Langan reclaims neo-colonialism as an analytical force for making sense of the failure of ‘development’ strategies in many African states in an era of free market globalization. Eschewing polemics and critically engaging the work of Ghana’s first President – Kwame Nkrumah – the book offers a rigorous assessment of the concept of neo-colonialism. It then demonstrates how neo-colonialism remains an impediment to genuine empirical sovereignty and poverty reduction in Africa today. It does this through examination of corporate interventions; Western aid-giving; the emergence of ‘new’ donors such as China; EU-Africa trade regimes; the securitisation of development; and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Throughout the chapters, it becomes clear that the current challenges of African development cannot be solely pinned on so-called neo-patrimonial elites. Instead it becomes imperative to fully acknowledge, and interrogate, corporate and donor interventions which lock many poorer countries into neo-colonial patterns of trade and production. The book provides an original contribution to studies of African political economy, demonstrating the on-going relevance of the concept of neo-colonialism, and reclaiming it for scholarly analysis in a global era. (Source:
Supplemental: Neo-Colonialism, the Last Stage of Imperialism by Kwame Nkrumah
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(L-R): Fleeta Drumgo, 26; John W. Cluchette, 28; and Jackson, 29.
Book Summary
Overview: “Imprisoned Intellectuals: America’s Political Prisoners Write on Life, Liberation, Rebellion,” edited by Joy James, is a compelling anthology that brings together the voices of political prisoners in the United States. The book sheds light on the experiences, thoughts, and struggles of individuals who have been incarcerated for their political beliefs and activism. Through essays, letters, and reflections, the contributors explore themes of resistance, identity, and the impact of systemic oppression.
The outline that follows provides a structured overview of the themes and discussions presented in the book, showcasing the voices and experiences of those who have faced political imprisonment in America.
Outline:
Introduction
Overview of the book’s purpose and significance
Importance of political prisoners in contemporary society
Brief introduction to the editor, Joy James, and her vision for the anthology
Chapter 1: The Context of Political Imprisonment
Historical background of political imprisonment in the U.S.
Discussion on the targeted oppression of marginalized groups
Overview of the legal and social frameworks supporting political incarceration
Chapter 2: Voices from the Inside
Personal narratives from various political prisoners
Reflections on life in prison and the psychological effects of incarceration
Insights into maintaining identity and purpose while imprisoned
Chapter 3: Rebellion and Resistance
Analysis of acts of resistance and rebellion within prison walls
The role of solidarity among prisoners
Examination of hunger strikes, protests, and other forms of activism
Chapter 4: The Role of Education and Intellectualism
The importance of education and intellectual engagement for prisoners
Contributions of imprisoned intellectuals to social and political thought
Discussion on how education serves as a form of resistance
Chapter 5: Liberation Movements and Solidarity
Connections between imprisoned intellectuals and broader liberation movements
The role of community support and activism outside prison
Strategies for building solidarity and alliances for change
Chapter 6: The Future of Political Prisoners
Reflections on the potential for reform and change in the penal system
Hope and resilience among political prisoners
Calls to action for readers and activists
Conclusion
Summary of key themes and insights from the anthology
The ongoing struggle for justice and liberation
Invitation for readers to engage with the issues presented in the book
Appendices
Additional resources for understanding political imprisonment
Information on organizations supporting political prisoners
Suggested readings and further research topics
Imprisoned Intellectuals eBook Ed. Joy James
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