Eric Mann
Veteran civil rights organizer and co-director of the Labor/Community Strategy Center in South Central Los Angeles. He is the author of Comrade George: An Investigation into the Life, Political Thought, and Assassination of George Jackson, Playbook for Progressives: The 16 Qualities of the Successful Organizer, and the forthcoming We Made the Revolution with Our Bodies on the Line.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 42min
Eric Mann’s Radical Journey through the Long 1960s (Part 1)
Eric Mann, a veteran civil rights organizer and co-director of the Labor/Community Strategy Center, shares his remarkable journey from New York to pivotal 1960s activism. He reflects on his early influences, like his activist parents, and his work with CORE and SNCC, highlighting significant campaigns such as the Trailways boycott. Mann discusses his experiences as a political prisoner and the impact of incarceration on activism, emphasizing the need for a united front against imperialism and the importance of grassroots organizing and strategic alliances in the ongoing struggle for liberation.
Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 45min
Eric Mann’s Radical Journey through the Long 1960s (Part 2)
Eric Mann, a veteran civil rights organizer and co-director of the Labor/Community Strategy Center, shares his journey through the transformative 1960s. He discusses his key role in the Columbia University student strike and his experiences as a political prisoner, shedding light on the carceral system and activism's emotional toll. Mann highlights the necessity of building a black-led united front against imperialism and reflects on George Jackson's legacy while advocating for empowerment in urban communities. His insights underline the importance of strategic alliances in the fight for social justice.
