Full Description
As Black oppression moves again to the forefront of American public life, the history of radical approaches to combating racism has acquired renewed relevance. Collecting, for the first time, source materials from a diverse array of writers and organisers, this reader provides a new perspective on the complex history of revolutionary debates about fighting anti-Black racism. Contextual material from the editor places each contribution in its historical and political setting, making this volume ideal for both scholars and activists.
Contents
The Socialist Party
-documents from the Socialist Party, including official resolutions and pieces written by members
The Messenger
-documents published in the black socialist magazine The Messenger
The Crusader
-documents published in the black radical magazine The Crusader, whose members would eventually join the Communist Party
The Communist Party
-documents from the early, pre-depression years of the Communist Party
