#111: Why Aren’t There More Black Socialists? (ft. T1J)

YouTuber T1J joins Psychotherapist Harriet Fraad and Substance Abuse Councillor Ikoi to discuss racism, class, the DSA, Jay-Z, Cornel West, socialist history, 'staying in your lane', organizing that replicates the workplace, and meeting people where they are at.

References:

Why Aren't There More Black Socialists? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut7mqstf5sw

This Streamer Thinks I'm Wrong About Socialism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx_5XzfTO8M

T1J Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/the1janitor

T1J Twitter: https://twitter.com/the1janitor

DSA Statement on Nazi Violence in Charlottesville: https://www.dsausa.org/democratic-left/charlottesville_dl/

Jay-Z has claimed that “capitalist” is a derogatory term invented to bring down the black community: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/jay-z-capitalist-new-slur-wealth-us-b2158116.html

Cornell West's 'Toward a Socialist Theory of Racism': https://www.dsausa.org/files/2018/07/Toward_a_Socialist_Theory_of_Racism.pdf

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Harriet’s other shows:

WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431

Capitalism Hits Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJpiw1WYdTNYvke-gNRdml1Z2lwz0iEH

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