Groundings

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 Terrorism01:09 Domestic Terrorism Charges and High-Profile Cases01:40 Controversial Arrests and Accusations of Terrorism02:18 US Government's Stance on Terrorism02:58 Debates on Innocence and Terrorism in Gaza04:57 US Counterterrorism Policies and Global Impact11:15 Repression of Black and Palestinian Resistance18:34 Introduction to Groundings Podcast20:20 Discussion on Black Scare and Red Scare22:58 US Capitalist Racist Society Explained32:05 True Americanism and Marginalization43:09 Legacy of Black Scare and Red Scare49:25 Intersection of Palestinian and Black Resistance50:27 The Rise of Domestic Terrorism51:57 The 1979 Turning Point52:49 The Evolution of Terrorism Discourse57:32 Anti-Communism as Governance01:03:07 Believing Our Own Analysis01:07:09 Defining Fascism and Its Implications01:19:07 Strategies of Black Radical Resistance01:23:05 Mutual Comradeship in Revolutionary Organizing01:27:49 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 Interpreter05:57 - The Role of Heritage Interpreters09:34 - Historical Context of the Stono Rebellion10:09 - Catalysts and Conditions Leading to the Rebellion18:42 - Risks and Consequences of the Uprising22:48 - Cultural Retention and African Ancestry35:23 - Timeline of Events of the Stono Rebellion35:54  - The March Southward and Encounters and Resistance41:22 - Legal Repercussions: The Negro Acts of 174044:44 - Mulatto Class and Social Dynamics51:52 - Commemoration and Erasure of the Stono Rebellion01:00:14 - 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] the pod: Patreon.com/HalfAtlanta