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[RECORDED MARCH 27, 2026] Arlene Eisen joins us to talk about her book In the Worldwide Family of Militant Women (Iskra Books), which she describes as a social history of the 1960s through the early 1980s, tracing her political journey through movements shaped by Black liberation and Vietnam. We discuss her time with revolutionaries in places like Peru, Cuba, and Vietnam; radical trade union organizing among Indigenous peasants, and an encouraging encounter with Malcolm X at a Harlem rent-strike meeting. She discusses helping found an SDS chapter at Cornell, her work with The Movement newspaper as a Bay Area link between Black liberation struggles and the white New Left, and reporting on revolutionary figures from Cuba like Haydée Santamaría. Arelene argues for a global anti-imperialist women's movement, and emphasizes clarity on imperialism, internationalism, humility, and lifelong struggle. Purchase a copy of her book or download the free PDF Find 'The Movement' newspaper at Freedom Archives Intro song: Move On Over by Len Chandler (1965) Outro song: Attica Blues by Archie Shepp (1972)   05:13 Arlene Introduces the Book 08:46 Peru Fieldwork and Radicalization 12:45 Repression and Malcolm X 18:35 Women Madness and Revolution 21:46 California and SDS Lessons 29:11 The Movement Newspaper 33:09 Cuba Then and Now 47:15 Vietnam Militant Women 52:57 Anti Imperialist Feminism, Repro Justice 57:35 Project 2025, Forced Breeding 01:02:19 Atlanta Child Murders 01:07:44 Single Issue Organizing, Movement Lessons

[RECORDED NOVEMBER 2025]  Dr. Paris & Dr. Clare join Groundings to discuss: How the capitalist medical school model works, and why it's a racist scam How medical racism harms Black people in many different ways Why 'mandatory reporting' is just another way to police and separate Black families The dangers of abortion bans and criminalization and how doctors can navigate it Part 1 focuses on healthcare domestically, while Part 2 will focus on healthcare internationally.  Audio heard: Full speech: Fidel Castro 'Medicos no Bombas' in Buenos Aires (2003) Cam James: The Fight for Reproductive Rights About: Candi Miller Amber Thurman  Adriana Smith

Zellie Imani joins the Groundings Podcast and defines “harm reduction” - and how it shows up in the community organizing work of his organization, Black Lives Matter Paterson, in New Jersey. He dispels the mainstream misunderstanding of harm reduction as a voting practice, some of the major stigma they fight to keep people alive, and re-commits to the origins of harm reduction: a community practice in situations that manifest from contradictions of capitalism. Zellie provides listeners with lessons and experiences that can be learned from, and discusses the Paterson mutual aid and harm reduction model for how to practice community-rooted organizing to provide material support.  Learn more about and support BLM Paterson and their mutual aid work [Learn Here] Support the Groundings Podcast on Patreon [Support Here]

Dr. Orisanmi Burton discusses his book “Tip of the Spear”, defining counter-insurgency and describing the prisoner struggle in what he calls the “Long Attica Revolt.” The conversation highlights how prison reform has been used as a tactic to defang the radical demands of those captured at the same time pacifying non-politicized prisoners and the ways that political prisoners maneuver through co-optation. Tip of the Spear is a counter-narrative to the popular histories of the Attica Revolt, situating it in the Black Liberation struggle taking place inside and outside prison walls, before, during, and beyond Attica.  Purchase: Tip of the Spear [Purchase Here] Support the Groundings Podcast on Patreon [Support Here] Audio - Intro Audio: Elliot "L.D." Barkley delivers Attica demands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ0gWUNTru8 Intro Audio: Muhammed Ali recites Attica Poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSXKmvHxNCY  14:00 - Attica Demands 15:45 - “We have to be looking at praxis for demands…” C. 24:30 - “Kidnappings, Hijacking, WR, PLO, etc” https://roape.net/2023/11/10/walter-rodney-and-palestinian-liberation/ “When we exchange our currency for money from the developed countries the rate of exchange is always unfavourable because they set the terms. But when comrades in Latin America exchange kidnapped diplomats for prisoners the rate of exchange is good.” 29:00 - “The prison is a locus of fascism” / “disproportionality” 37:00 - Counter-insurgency definition - secure their loyalty C. 45 - Counter-insurgency is not scientific https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIzaEgAbsg0&ab_channel=MillennialsAreKillingCapitalismLive%21 01:01:00 - Conspiracy

Dr. Augustus Wood discusses his book "Class Warfare in Black Atlanta," defining class warfare and the “Black worker,” arguing gentrification is tied to labor, policing, surveillance, and repression, and criticizing the idea that gentrification equals development. The conversation highlights the role of Black women in grassroots struggles, the impact of the Olympics and metro-area displacement, and Wood’s use of radical newspapers and archives to tell the story from working-class perspectives. - Purchase: Class Warfare In Black Atlanta [Purchase Here] Support the Groundings Podcast on Patreon [Support Here]

January 12, 2026 - In this broadcast, hosts Leyla, Musa, and taylor discussed the ways capitalist media is weaponized as propaganda in support of imperial interests. Using Michael Parenti's framework from Inventing Reality as a key framework, the hosts analyzed current events to discern how media tactics are being deployed in coverage of US aggression across the Global South.  We cover 5 mechanisms colonial media uses to promote imperialist propaganda: (1) Stenographer for the State, (2) Selective Reporting, (3) Active vs Passive Language, (4) Dehumanizing Reporting, and (5) Information Control. You can find the helpful "Don't Be A Copagandist!" resource at: https://www.interruptingcriminalization.com/projects-all/dont-be-a-copagandist-series - Revolutionary African Perspectives (RAP) is a public affairs program on WRFG 89.3 Atlanta. Broadcasting politics, community, and revolutionary analysis every Monday 7-8 PM ET.  The show features guests ranging from cultural workers, political organizers, authors, and community members covering local, national, and international news. The hosts provide fresh and critical perspectives on the politics affecting the everyday lives of Black/African people.  RAP was originally founded by former WRFG airshifter, longtime activist and cultural worker Sobukwe Shukura, in 2002.  Listen live or check out old RAP episodes at: WRFG.ORG/RAP

In this broadcast, co-hosts taylor, Leyla, and Dartricia discuss the ongoing Atlanta city council elections and the theft of the Crown Jewels from the Louvre Museum in France. They are joined by guest Dr. Akinyele Umoja to talk about the book he co-edited, The Memoirs of Robert and Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, and International Solidarity.  They cover topics such as the Williams’ political and personal lives, and their exile in Cuba and China. The collaboration it took to bring this book the fruition and propaganda as a tool for liberation. They also talk about armed self-defense and the people involved in that movement during the Civil Rights Movement.  To view a list of past programs, visit: https://wrfg.org/show/rap/

In this broadcast, co-hosts Dartricia and Musa give a history of the New Jewel Movement and the Grenada Revolution and the U.S. Invasion and overthrow in 1983 under the Reagan Administration. The discussion includes wins of revolution including a powerful literacy campaign, better healthcare, and the construction of an airport.  They also make connections to the U.S. Monroe Doctrine and U.S. imperialism across the Caribbean and Latin America including Nicaragua, Guatamala, and Haiti. The show includes an inciting speech give by former Prime Minister Maurice Bishop.  To view a list of past programs, visit: https://wrfg.org/show/rap/

We explore the historical strategies of black radicals to resist repression, the evolution of fascism and what it means today, and the importance of mutual comradeship in sustaining movements. The discussion includes an analysis of where anti-communism and anti-Blackness intersect, the Biden administration's role in facilitating repression, the historical context of fascistic practices in the U.S., and the global implications of labeling resistance movements as 'terrorist.' The conversation also touches upon the neglected histories of colonial fascism in places like Namibia.   00:00 Crackdown on Foreign Students Supporting Terrorism 01:09 Domestic Terrorism Charges and High-Profile Cases 01:40 Controversial Arrests and Accusations of Terrorism 02:18 US Government's Stance on Terrorism 02:58 Debates on Innocence and Terrorism in Gaza 04:57 US Counterterrorism Policies and Global Impact 11:15 Repression of Black and Palestinian Resistance 18:34 Introduction to Groundings Podcast 20:20 Discussion on Black Scare and Red Scare 22:58 US Capitalist Racist Society Explained 32:05 True Americanism and Marginalization 43:09 Legacy of Black Scare and Red Scare 49:25 Intersection of Palestinian and Black Resistance 50:27 The Rise of Domestic Terrorism 51:57 The 1979 Turning Point 52:49 The Evolution of Terrorism Discourse 57:32 Anti-Communism as Governance 01:03:07 Believing Our Own Analysis 01:07:09 Defining Fascism and Its Implications 01:19:07 Strategies of Black Radical Resistance 01:23:05 Mutual Comradeship in Revolutionary Organizing 01:27:49 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts

In this episode of Groundings, we talk to guest Erica about the Stono Rebellion. We commemorate the rebellion on its anniversary, explore the harsh conditions faced by our enslaved African ancestors in colonial South Carolina, and their struggle for freedom. Erica provides insights into the role of heritage interpretation, the impact of African cultural retention, and the drastic shifts in laws and slavery practices following the mass rebellion, such as the Negro Act of 1740.    The episode underscores the importance of reclaiming and teaching this history to understand ongoing struggles for African American liberation, and to understand the importance of studying and honoring African uprisings across our diaspora.  -- Follow: Find more from Erica [Follow Here] Support the Groundings Podcast on Patreon [Support Here] Support: Lowcountry Action Committee [Follow Here] Follow: Black & Brown Interpreters Network [Follow Here] Song: "I Remember, I Believe" by Sweet Honey In The Rock [Listen Here] Speech: Malcolm X, "We Are Africans" [Watch Here] Poem: "The Language Poem" by Obi Egbuna Jr. [Watch Here] -- 00:00 - Song & Introduction  03:52 - Meet Erica: Community Organizer and Heritage Interpreter 05:57 - The Role of Heritage Interpreters 09:34 - Historical Context of the Stono Rebellion 10:09 - Catalysts and Conditions Leading to the Rebellion 18:42 - Risks and Consequences of the Uprising 22:48 - Cultural Retention and African Ancestry 35:23 - Timeline of Events of the Stono Rebellion 35:54  - The March Southward and Encounters and Resistance 41:22 - Legal Repercussions: The Negro Acts of 1740 44:44 - Mulatto Class and Social Dynamics 51:52 - Commemoration and Erasure of the Stono Rebellion 01:00:14 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Host Musa and new co-host Dartricia Rollins discuss our backgrounds and motivations for the podcast, our excitement for the upcoming season, and highlight some key episodes and guests we've got coming up.  Dartricia introduces herself as an oral historian, archivist, and organizer, and Musa talks about the educational mission and origins of Groundings. Also... how Musa hates podcasts.  We tease upcoming episodes on topics like class warfare in Black Atlanta, harm reduction organizing, and historical African uprisings.  The audio you hear at the end is Safiya Bukhari speaking in 1998 at the Jericho98 March On Washington [full speech here].  Provide feedback and suggestions at: [email protected] Support the pod: Patreon.com/HalfAtlanta

In commemoration of Fanon's centennial, the interview covers his biography, many writings, including his books A Dying Colonialism, Wretched of the Earth, Black Skin, White Masks, and more. As well as Fanon’s participation in the Algerian revolutionary struggle and his theories of violence and decolonization. The broadcast also features the news of Fanon's daughter, Mirelle Fanon, being banned from the Caribbean Philosophical Association conference due to her Palestine advocacy on her fathers birthday. The news segment also includes a discussion of immigration agents demanding tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusion and the Georgia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans suing to stop a new exhibit that wants to tell a broader story about Stone Mountain. Find all past episodes of RAP or listen live Mondays at 7pm EST at: https://wrfg.org/rap/ Clip: Kwame Ture on Frantz Fanon and Pan-Africanism  Music: Manzel Tala by Edmond Mondésir Frantz Fanon 1952 by Jacques Coursil

In this episode of Revolutionary African Perspectives — RAP — the co-hosts discuss the US and Israel’s most recent acts of imperial violence against Iran. They provide a historical timeline of how we got here before interviewing geopolitical analyst and journalist, Ajamu Baraka to provide additional context and analysis on why this is happening in the Middle East how it compares to previous interventions, as well as the over-stretching of empire with war in Ukraine and the desired pivot to China. Ajamu talks about why this is relevant to Black people specifically and what we can expect in the future.    The Middle East is On Fire Because Israeli and U.S. Imperialism Lit the Match — The Black Alliance for Peace [Statement]

This episode includes reflections on the historic tactics to counter the Confederate Memorial Day Rally at Stone Mountain. It also features co-host Musa's recent targeting and detainment by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in early April. RAP interviewed special guest, Atlanta rapper Khamansha Raphael and played exclusive unreleased tracks from his forthcoming album. The show concluded with a lifting up of Political Prisoner, Imam Jamil Al-Amin, who is suffering from poor health in prison for fighting for the liberation of all-oppressed peoples. ______ This audio is from a live recording on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 7pm to 8pm on WRFG Atlanta 89.3 FM. Co-hosts: Dartricia, Steven, and Musa Co-producer: Leyla and Taylor This episode includes reflections on the historic tactics to counter the Confederate Memorial Day Rally at Stone Mountain. It also features co-host Musa's recent targeting and detainment by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in early April after international travel. RAP interviewed special guest, Atlanta rapper Khamansha Raphael and played exclusive unreleased tracks from his forthcoming album. The show concluded with a lifting up of Political Prisoner, Imam Jamil Al-Amin who is suffering from poor health in prison for fighting for the liberation of all-oppressed peoples. For more information, including an archive index of past RAP programs, please visit https://wrfg.org/rap/

This audio is from a live recording on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 7pm to 8pm on WRFG Atlanta 89.3 FM. Hosts: Dartricia, Musa, and Steven Producers: Leyla and Taylor RAP, Revolutionary African Perspectives, is a public affairs program airing every Monday from 7pm to 8pm EST. For more information, including an archive index of past RAP programs, or to listen to episodes live each week, visit https://wrfg.org/rap/ -- In this episode we talk about the Bowen Homes housing projects, Andre Dickens' run for reelection, Walter Rodney's How Europe Underdeveloped Africa, and Cuba's initiative for sustainable power grid.