

Revolutions and Resistance with Kellie Carter Jackson
Oct 12, 2024
Kellie Carter Jackson, Associate Professor and Chair of Africana Studies at Wellesley College, shares insights from her book "We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance." She discusses the vital role of Black women in historical revolutions, connecting past struggles to modern activism. The conversation dives into the complexities of racial justice, critiques the American Revolution, and examines the intricate ties between violence and societal structures. Kellie also highlights the powerful story of Carrie Johnson, emphasizing personal narratives in the fight for justice.
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Revolutions as Starting Points
- Revolutions are starting points, not endings.
- Sustaining change is harder than initiating it.
True American Revolution
- The American Revolution didn't drastically change the system.
- Real change occurred during Reconstruction, not the initial revolution.
Haiti's Revolution
- Haiti achieved a true revolution by overthrowing France and abolishing slavery.
- Despite its success, Haiti's revolution demonstrates that the work continues.