Anarchism and the Black Revolution: The Definitive Edition (Black Critique)

"A powerful even startling book...Its analysis of police violence and the threat of fascism are as important now as they were at the end of the 1970s." - Peter James Hudson, Black Agenda Report In a time of movements like Black Lives Matter and concepts like anti-racism, its more important than ever to look at earlier movements for lessons and inspiration. Anarchism and the Black Revolution is must reading for activists and academics alike. Anarchism and the Black Revolution first connected Black radical thought to anarchist theory in 1979. Now amidst a rising tide of Black political organizing, this foundational classic written by a key figure of the Civil Rights movement is republished with a wealth of original material for a new generation. Anarchist theory has long suffered from a whiteness problem. This book places its critique of both capitalism and racism firmly at the center of the text. Subjects *Capitalism and an analysis of white supremacy *Anarchism defined *Anarchist versus Marxist *Capitalism, the state, and private property *The anarchist case against representative government *Anarchism and the black revolution *And more! Making a powerful case for the building of a Black revolutionary movement that rejects sexism, homophobia, militarism and racism, Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin counters the lies and distortions about anarchism spread by its left-wing and right-wing opponents alike. New material for this edition includes an interview with writer and activist William C. Anderson, as well as new essays, and a contextualizing biography of the author's inspiring life. Foreword by William C. Anderson Catalyst by Joy James Introduction 1. Anarchism Defined: A Tutorial on Anarchist Theory and Practice What is Anarchism? Economic and Social Organization Types of Anarchists Why I Am an Anarchist Today Anarchist versus Marxist-Leninist Thoughts on the Organization of Society General Principals of Anarchist-Communism Capitalism, the State and Private Property Anarchism, Violence and Authority Anarchists and Revolutionary Organization The American Government: The Best Argument for Anarchism! Law and Government in America The Anarchist Case against Representative Government The American Bureaucratic State Down with the Government! 2. Capitalism and Racism: An Analysis of White Supremacy and the Oppression of Peoples of Color Race and Class: The Combined Character of Black/POC Oppression Autonomy as a Revolutionary Tendency Anarchism + Black Revolution = New Black Autonomous Politics Black Autonomy is Not Separatist 3. Anarchism and the Black Revolution Whither the Black Revolution? A Call for a New Black Protest Movement What Form Should This Movement Take? Revolutionary Strategy and Tactics A Critique of the New Black Panther Movements Conclusion: The Party’s Over. Build Something New! Let’s Organize the ’Hood: Inner City Organizing Projects Crimes Against the People The Drug Epidemic: A New Form of Black Genocide? Community Control of the Police Armed Defense of the Black Commune Insurrection and Class Warfare 4. Pan-Africanism or Intercommunalism? African Intercommunalism Building an Autonomous Peoples of Color Movement Structure A Black Partisan Militia Black Autonomy International Federation Council The International Black Appeal Community Organizing Institute Reparations or Liberation? Ungovernable: An Interview with Lorenzo Kom’boa Ervin Index

'A powerful – even startling – book that challenges the shibboleths of 'white' anarchism'. Its analysis of police violence and the threat of fascism are as important now as they were at the end of the 1970s. Perhaps more so' - Peter James Hudson, Black Agenda Report

Anarchism and the Black Revolution first connected Black radical thought to anarchist theory in 1979. Now amidst a rising tide of Black political organizing, this foundational classic written by a key figure of the Civil Rights movement is republished with a wealth of original material for a new generation.

Anarchist theory has long suffered from a whiteness problem. This book places its critique of both capitalism and racism firmly at the centre of the text. Making a powerful case for the building of a Black revolutionary movement that rejects sexism, homophobia, militarism and racism, Lorenzo Kom’boa Ervin counters the lies and distortions about anarchism spread by its left- and right-wing opponents alike.

New material includes an interview with writer and activist William C. Anderson, as well as new essays, and a contextualizing biography of the author’s inspiring life.

'A powerful – even startling – book that challenges the shibboleths of 'white' anarchism'. Its analysis of police violence and the threat of fascism are as important now as they were at the end of the 1970s. Perhaps more so' - Peter James Hudson, Black Agenda Report Anarchism and the Black Revolution first connected Black radical thought to anarchist theory in 1979. Now amidst a rising tide of Black political organizing, this foundational classic written by a key figure of the Civil Rights movement is republished with a wealth of original material for a new generation. Anarchist theory has long suffered from a whiteness problem. This book places its critique of both capitalism and racism firmly at the centre of the text. Making a powerful case for the building of a Black revolutionary movement that rejects sexism, homophobia, militarism and racism, Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin counters the lies and distortions about anarchism spread by its left- and right-wing opponents alike. New material includes an interview with writer and activist William C. Anderson, as well as new essays, and a contextualizing biography of the author's inspiring life. 'A powerful even startling book that challenges the shibboleths of 'white' anarchism'.Its analysis of police violence and the threat of fascism are as important now as they were at the end of the 1970s. Perhaps more so' -Peter James Hudson, Black Agenda Report Anarchism and the Black Revolution first connected Black radical thought to anarchist theory in 1979. Now amidst a rising tide of Black political organizing, this foundational classic written by a key figure of the Civil Rights movement is republished with a wealth of original material for a new generation. Anarchist theory has long suffered from a whiteness problem. This book places its critique of both capitalism and racism firmly at the center of the text. Making a powerful case for the building of a Black revolutionary movement that rejects sexism, homophobia, militarism and racism, Lorenzo Komboa Ervin counters the lies and distortions about anarchism spread by its left- and right-wing opponents alike. New material includes an interview with writer and activist William C. Anderson, as well as new essays, and a contextualizing biography of the authors inspiring life. The original statement of Black anarchism, Ervin first connected Black radical thought to anarchist theory in 1979 when he wrote this book in prison, smuggling the pages out and releasing them to the world. Now amidst a rising tide of Black political organizing, this foundational classic written by a key figure of the Civil Rights movement is republished with a wealth of original material for a new generation. Anarchist theory has long suffered from a whiteness problem. This book places its critique of both capitalism and racism firmly at the center of the text. Making the case for the building of a Black revolutionary movement that rejects sexism, homophobia, militarism and racism, Ervin counters the lies and distortions about anarchism spread by its left- and right-wing opponents alike. New material includes an interview with writer and activist William C. Anderson, as well as new essays, and a contextualizing biography of the author's life. --Adapted from publisher description Anarchism and the Black Revolution first connected Black radical thought to anarchist theory in 1979. Now amidst a rising tide of Black political organizing, this foundational classic written by a key figure of the Civil Rights movement is republished with a wealth of original material for a new generation.0Anarchist theory has long suffered from a whiteness problem. This book places its critique of both capitalism and racism firmly at the centre of the text. Making a powerful case for the building of a Black revolutionary movement that rejects sexism, homophobia, militarism and racism, Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin counters the lies and distortions about anarchism spread by its left- and right-wing opponents alike.0New material includes an interview with writer and activist William C. Anderson, as well as new essays, and a contextualizing biography of the author's inspiring life