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“The duty of a revolutionary is to make the revolution." Decades after it was first spoken, Assata Shakur's words continue to inspire activists, organizers, and freedom fighters around the world. But who was Assata Shakur beyond the chant? What political traditions shaped her thinking, and what can her life teach us about the ongoing struggle for Black liberation?
This workshop explores the life, politics, and legacy of Assata Shakur alongside the comrades who risked everything to secure her freedom and advance the cause of Black self-determination. Participants will learn about Assata's womanist politics, Sekou Odinga's international liberation work, and Kuwasi Balagoon's role as a revolutionary, writer, and one of the most prominent queer figures in the Black Power movement.
Together, we will examine the history of the Black Liberation Army and the New Afrikan Independence Movement, exploring their visions of freedom, community defense, political education, and nationhood. Through brief biographies, historical context, and discussion, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the people, organizations, and ideas that shaped one of the most influential periods in modern Black radical history.
The workshop will also consider how these freedom fighters understood solidarity, sacrifice, and collective responsibility, and what their work can teach us about organizing in the present. Participants will leave with a greater appreciation for the intellectual and political traditions of Black liberation movements and practical ways to carry forward the legacies of those who dedicated their lives to the struggle for freedom.
“The duty of a revolutionary is to make the revolution." Decades after it was first spoken, Assata Shakur's words continue to inspire activists, organizers, and freedom fighters around the world. But who was Assata Shakur beyond the chant? What political traditions shaped her thinking, and what can her life teach us about the ongoing struggle for Black liberation?
This workshop explores the life, politics, and legacy of Assata Shakur alongside the comrades who risked everything to secure her freedom and advance the cause of Black self-determination. Participants will learn about Assata's womanist politics, Sekou Odinga's international liberation work, and Kuwasi Balagoon's role as a revolutionary, writer, and one of the most prominent queer figures in the Black Power movement.
Together, we will examine the history of the Black Liberation Army and the New Afrikan Independence Movement, exploring their visions of freedom, community defense, political education, and nationhood. Through brief biographies, historical context, and discussion, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the people, organizations, and ideas that shaped one of the most influential periods in modern Black radical history.
The workshop will also consider how these freedom fighters understood solidarity, sacrifice, and collective responsibility, and what their work can teach us about organizing in the present. Participants will leave with a greater appreciation for the intellectual and political traditions of Black liberation movements and practical ways to carry forward the legacies of those who dedicated their lives to the struggle for freedom.