

Myth: Communism Made Me Do It (Pt. 2 w/ Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly)
Nov 23, 2023
Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, a scholar focused on capitalism and racism, dives deep into the Black Scare/Red Scare Theory and its relevance today. She discusses the socio-political implications surrounding movements like 'Stop Cop City' and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Delving into how narratives shape capitalist racism, Dr. Burden-Stelly critiques the portrayal of marginalized communities as threats. She also examines the historical intersections of Black liberation movements with socialist ideologies and challenges conventional narratives surrounding labor and identity.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Understanding Legitimating Architecture in Capitalist Racism
04:09 • 4min
Ideology and Material Reality
08:05 • 4min
Racial Politics and Marginalization
12:30 • 12min
Cold War Liberalism and Black Liberation
24:11 • 11min
Repression and Resistance: Echoes of History
35:32 • 27min
Rethinking Labor and Identity
01:02:07 • 16min