The Pete Quiñones Show The Most Recent Episodes w/ Bird from Timeline Earth
May 5, 2025
Bird, a speaker from the Timeline Earth podcast, dives into intriguing discussions about Japan's historical role in shaping the U.S. Black militant movement. He critiques usury through a philosophical lens, exploring its moral implications within different religious frameworks. The conversation touches on the complex alliances between Black nationalism and Japanese support, unraveling the hidden ties during World War II. They also analyze the shifting dynamics of racial identity and political narratives in modern America, blending history with contemporary relevance.
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Japan's Influence on Black Movements
- Japanese imperial agents influenced African-American nationalist movements in the 1930s and 40s.
- Black pro-Japanese organizations aimed to weaponize racial tensions in the U.S.
Dubois' Admiration for Japan
- W.E. Dubois saw Japan as a liberator from white colonialism and a champion for colored peoples.
- He admired Japan's racial policies and hoped for a race war that would overthrow white dominance.
Nation of Islam's Asiatic Identity
- Elijah Muhammad fused African identity with Asian Muslim identity in Nation of Islam teachings.
- He viewed blacks as primitive and Asiatics as true Muslims and protectors.
