

"Give Your House Away, Constantly" - Fred Moten and Stefano Harney Revisit The Undercommons In A Time of Pandemic And Rebellion (part 2)
Jul 11, 2020
Fred Moten, a notable scholar in Black studies and critical theory, joins Stefano Harney, a theorist in social thought, for an engaging dialogue. They explore homelessness and belonging, weaving in personal stories about community and nostalgia. The duo discusses the politics of 'the surround', emphasizing the protection of marginalized spaces. Delving into Indigenous and Afro-pessimist ideas, they challenge traditional notions of sovereignty and critique mainstream activism. Their reflections advocate for a more profound connection to land, community, and liberation.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Intro
00:00 • 4min
Home, Boundaries, and Belonging
04:22 • 12min
Beyond the Classroom: Expanding Black Study
16:11 • 7min
Defending Space: The Politics of Surround and Enclosure
23:37 • 5min
Refusing Citizenship: A Legacy of Resistance
28:29 • 2min
Reimagining Sovereignty in Indigenous and Black Contexts
30:14 • 16min
Navigating Protest Dynamics and Abolitionist Goals
45:53 • 21min
The Complexities of Home and Healing
01:07:14 • 3min