Manan Ahmed

Manan Ahmed, a historian and associate professor at Columbia University, dives into the revolutionary thoughts of Frantz Fanon. They explore Fanon's journey from French loyalty to fervent anti-colonial criticism. Topics include 'thingification' and its dehumanizing effects, and the role of culture in psychological liberation. The conversation highlights the enduring impact of Fanon's 'The Wretched of the Earth' on global struggles for freedom, emphasizing the vital link between scholarship and activism in the fight against colonialism.