Author: Fred Wei-han Ho Publisher: AK Press ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 446
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The Black Panther Party and the Brown Berets live on in our historical memory, but what of the revolutionary groups which came out of Asian America in the late 60s and early 70s? Compiled by veteran and younger Asian Pacific American activist-fighters, from across the US and ideological and political spectrum, Legacy to Liberation is a groundbreaking anthology that documents and analyzes three decades of radical and revolutionary movement building. Penetrating essays are interwoven with archival photos, artwork, poetry, and an appendix of rare manifestos, position papers, and other documents. Over 30 contributors are featured, including: Ninotchka Rosca, Helen Toribio, Richard Aoki, Yuri Kochiyama, Merle Woo, Nellie Wong, Fred Ho, Steve Yip, Diane Fujino, Dolly Veale, and Kent Wong.
Author: Kathleen Cleaver Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135298394 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 461
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This fascinating book gathers reflections by scholars and activists who consider the impact of the Black Panther Party, the BBP, the most significant revolutionary organization in the later 20th century.
Author: Frank Dikötter Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 1408837595 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 401
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The second installment in 'The People's Trilogy', the groundbreaking series from Samuel Johnson Prize-winning author Frank Dikötter 'For anyone who wants to understand the current Beijing regime, this is essential background reading' Anne Applebaum 'Essential reading for all who want to understand the darkness that lies at the heart of one of the world's most important revolutions' Guardian 'Dikötter performs here a tremendous service by making legible the hugely controversial origins of the present Chinese political order' Timothy Snyder In 1949 Mao Zedong hoisted the red flag over Beijing's Forbidden City. Instead of liberating the country, the communists destroyed the old order and replaced it with a repressive system that would dominate every aspect of Chinese life. In an epic of revolution and violence which draws on newly opened party archives, interviews and memoirs, Frank Dikötter interweaves the stories of millions of ordinary people with the brutal politics of Mao's court. A gripping account of how people from all walks of life were caught up in a tragedy that sent at least five million civilians to their deaths.
Author: Cheri L. Mills Publisher: Presbyterian Publishing Corp ISBN: 1646982096 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 133
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This Lenten devotional invites readers to learn more about the brutal institution of slavery and its impact on Black people in America and recognize how its evolution and legacy continue to harm their descendants in the United States today. Each of the forty devotions includes the testimony of a person who escaped slavery through the Underground Railroad, a Scripture passage, and a reflection connecting biblical and historical themes to challenge modern readers to work for liberation. Reflecting on Lenten themes of exodus, redemption, discipline, and repentance, readers, both Black and white, will be empowered for the work of racial justice.
Author: Mark Gevisser Publisher: St. Martin's Press ISBN: 0230620205 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 399
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A gripping social history of South Africa's past and future and beautifully narrated by one of Africa's most esteemed journalists, From Struggle to Liberation sheds light on the future of the nation under a new regime. With unprecedented access to Thabo Mbeki and the top brass in the African National Congress, Mark Gevisser weaves a nuanced portrait of the black experience under apartheid. Revelations about the current president and the politics that continue to shape South Africa include: - Thabo Mbeki's difficult relationship with his own political activist and largely absent father Govan Mbeki, who was imprisoned on Robben Island with Nelson Mandela. - How the death of his son Kwanda in the diamond mines and the murder of his brother Jama directly affected his leadership and will continue to shape the governance of Africa for years to come. - The reasons behind Mbeki's puzzling refusal to admit that the HIV virus causes AIDS, which in South Africa claims 800 lives per day, and his support of corrupt governments such as Zimbabwe's. - Inside rivalry between Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma, the populist leader destined to take over as president in 2009. This accessible account of a monumental period in world history is the definitive look at contemporary South Africa.
Author: Roderick A. Ferguson Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1509523596 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 89
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The story of gay rights has long been told as one of single-minded focus on the fight for sexual freedom. Yet its origins are much more complicated than this single-issue interpretation would have us believe, and to ignore gay liberation's multidimensional beginnings is to drastically underestimate its radical potential for social change. Ferguson shows how queer liberation emerged out of various insurgent struggles crossing the politics of race, gender, class, and sexuality, and deeply connected to issues of colonization, incarceration, and capitalism. Tracing the rise and fall of this intersectional politics, he argues that the one-dimensional mainstreaming of queerness falsely placed critiques of racism, capitalism, and the state outside the remit of gay liberation. As recent activism is increasingly making clear, this one-dimensional legacy has promoted forms of exclusion that marginalize queers of color, the poor, and transgender individuals. This forceful book joins the call to reimagine and reconnect the fight for social justice in all its varied forms.
Author: ChatStick Team Publisher: ChatStick Team ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 164
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🌟 Unveil the Life of Nelson Mandela with ChatStick Team! 🌟 📚 Nelson Mandela: Legacy of Liberation by ChatStick Team is a comprehensive and compelling journey through the life, struggles, and triumphs of one of the most extraordinary figures in modern history. This book meticulously uncovers the path of a humble village boy who grew to become a global symbol of resistance, resilience, and peace. ✨ Dive Deep into Mandela's Journey: Explore Mandela's early years, initiation rituals, and first acts of rebellion. Witness his unyielding defiance against the oppressive apartheid regime and his ascension as an ANC leader. Delve into his years of captivity, secret negotiations from prison, and the incredible story of his path to freedom. 🌍 Understand the Global Impact: Grasp the far-reaching impact of Mandela's actions on global civil rights movements. Be inspired by Mandela’s post-presidential years and worldwide activism in the realms of HIV/AIDS awareness, peacekeeping, and global diplomacy. 🔍 Explore the Enduring Legacy: Discover modern-day South Africa and the enduring spirit of Mandela. Learn about the ongoing challenges the nation faces and how Mandela's teachings continue to guide the pursuit for freedom and equality worldwide. 🌈 Find Hope and Inspiration: Be moved by the stories of Mandela's unwavering hope, his commitment to unity, and his vision for a liberated and united world. Reflect on the critical lessons of his life and leadership, serving as a beacon for future generations striving for justice and equality. Nelson Mandela: Legacy of Liberation is more than a biography – it’s a call to embrace the values and principles that Mandela's life embodies. A riveting read for historians, activists, and anyone passionate about human rights and social justice, this book illuminates the enduring light of Mandela's legacy. 🎉 Embark on this enlightening journey and be inspired by the indomitable spirit of Nelson Mandela! Grab your copy today! 🎉
Author: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1984880330 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 338
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The instant New York Times bestseller and companion book to the PBS series. “Absolutely brilliant . . . A necessary and moving work.” —Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., author of Begin Again “Engaging. . . . In Gates’s telling, the Black church shines bright even as the nation itself moves uncertainly through the gloaming, seeking justice on earth—as it is in heaven.” —Jon Meacham, New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestselling author of Stony the Road and The Black Box, and one of our most important voices on the African American experience, comes a powerful new history of the Black church as a foundation of Black life and a driving force in the larger freedom struggle in America. For the young Henry Louis Gates, Jr., growing up in a small, residentially segregated West Virginia town, the church was a center of gravity—an intimate place where voices rose up in song and neighbors gathered to celebrate life's blessings and offer comfort amid its trials and tribulations. In this tender and expansive reckoning with the meaning of the Black Church in America, Gates takes us on a journey spanning more than five centuries, from the intersection of Christianity and the transatlantic slave trade to today’s political landscape. At road’s end, and after Gates’s distinctive meditation on the churches of his childhood, we emerge with a new understanding of the importance of African American religion to the larger national narrative—as a center of resistance to slavery and white supremacy, as a magnet for political mobilization, as an incubator of musical and oratorical talent that would transform the culture, and as a crucible for working through the Black community’s most critical personal and social issues. In a country that has historically afforded its citizens from the African diaspora tragically few safe spaces, the Black Church has always been more than a sanctuary. This fact was never lost on white supremacists: from the earliest days of slavery, when enslaved people were allowed to worship at all, their meetinghouses were subject to surveillance and destruction. Long after slavery’s formal eradication, church burnings and bombings by anti-Black racists continued, a hallmark of the violent effort to suppress the African American struggle for equality. The past often isn’t even past—Dylann Roof committed his slaughter in the Mother Emanuel AME Church 193 years after it was first burned down by white citizens of Charleston, South Carolina, following a thwarted slave rebellion. But as Gates brilliantly shows, the Black church has never been only one thing. Its story lies at the heart of the Black political struggle, and it has produced many of the Black community’s most notable leaders. At the same time, some churches and denominations have eschewed political engagement and exemplified practices of exclusion and intolerance that have caused polarization and pain. Those tensions remain today, as a rising generation demands freedom and dignity for all within and beyond their communities, regardless of race, sex, or gender. Still, as a source of faith and refuge, spiritual sustenance and struggle against society’s darkest forces, the Black Church has been central, as this enthralling history makes vividly clear.
Author: Carolyn D'Cruz Publisher: Apollo Books ISBN: 9781742583457 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 340
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"Forty years after the publication of Dennis Altman's classic, Homosexual: Oppression and Liberation, this collection of memoir, political reflection and creative non-fiction brings together an exemplary line up of writers, spanning generations that have both shaped and inherited the legacy of gay liberation and its intersections with other social movements."--Page 4 of cover.
Author: Fred Wei-han Ho
Author: Kathleen Cleaver
Author: Frank Dikötter
Author: Cheri L. Mills
Author: Mark Gevisser
Author: Roderick A. Ferguson
Author: ChatStick Team
Author: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Author: Chambi Chachage
Author: Carolyn D'Cruz