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Historiography of the CPUSA with Josh Morris

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The Communist Party's Evolution and Efforts towards Racial Liberation

This chapter explores the evolution of the Communist Party of the USA and its embrace of racial liberation and black national self-determination during the third period. It highlights historical cases of the party's involvement in fighting racism, such as the Scottsboro Boys case and organizing black sharecroppers, emphasizing the positive aspects of their efforts. The chapter also discusses how political movements attract individuals who may not fully understand the theory but are drawn to the message and explores the party's influence on the working class and its potential impact on policy.

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