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Dig: Black Power, Cold War w/ Aziz Rana

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Cold War Liberalism and Civil Rights Tensions

This chapter examines the contradictions within American society during the Cold War, particularly in relation to the Vietnam War and landmark civil rights legislation. It highlights the struggles of black individuals in both the U.S. and Kenya, emphasizing the disparity between legal rights and economic realities. Additionally, it addresses the evolution of activism, the historical backlash against figures like Martin Luther King, and the need to understand the connections between domestic and international oppression.

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