23min chapter

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William M. Paris, "Race, Time, and Utopia: Critical Theory and the Process of Emancipation" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Intellectual History

CHAPTER

Rethinking Black Leadership and Nationalism

This chapter explores the complex landscape of leadership and social cohesion within Black movements, emphasizing the need for a genuine understanding of community struggles over abstract ideals. It critiques nationalism from a Marxist perspective while acknowledging its potential for self-determination, drawing on historical figures like Marcus Garvey. The discussion addresses the structural barriers to political power for Black individuals, promoting a need for transformative agency in the face of historical constraints.

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