Freedom Dreams

The Black Radical Imagination
Book • 2002
Freedom Dreams explores the history of Black radical movements in the 20th century, highlighting the role of imagination, communism, surrealism, and feminism in shaping visions for a liberated future.

The book chronicles the struggles and contributions of various activists and artists, emphasizing the importance of envisioning a better world as a precursor to creating it.

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Robin D.G. Kelly
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Lucy Caplan
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Yuri Kochiyama
when discussing the importance of vision in social movements.
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