Red Start Podcast The Wretched Of The Earth (Part 1)
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May 7, 2021 The hosts introduce the Red Star podcast and discuss the life and legacy of Frantz Fanon. They also talk about applying learnings to DSA and building a workers party. Discussions on setting priorities and resolutions for key campaigns are covered, as well as the role and priorities of the steering committee in the chapter.
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Fanon's Early Life
Frantz Fanon was born in 1925 in the French colony of Martinique and faced European racism during World War II. His experiences deeply influenced his later intellectual works and legacy.
Role of the Lumpen Proletariat
Fanon posits that the lumpen proletariat, excluded from traditional production, holds greater revolutionary potential. Their desperation makes them more open to violence as a means of liberation.
Colonial Violence
Fanon argues that the relationship between colonizer and colonized is born out of violence, making violence inherent in both colonization and decolonization. This understanding challenges traditional views of non-violence in liberation struggles.