Martha Biondi
Professor of Black Studies and History at Northwestern University and historian of social movements and Black political thought; author of We Are Internationalists: Prexy Nesbitt and the Fight for African Liberation.
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Nov 8, 2025 • 42min
Martha Biondi, "We Are Internationalists: Prexy Nesbitt and the Fight for African Liberation" (U California Press, 2025)
Martha Biondi, a Professor of Black Studies and History at Northwestern University, discusses her book about Prexy Nesbitt, an influential figure in the fight for African liberation. Biondi reveals how Nesbitt's early exposure to international struggles shaped his activism. She highlights the Chicago movement's collaboration with African liberation efforts and contrasts the internationalist perspective with pan-Africanism. The conversation also delves into the U.S. anti-apartheid movement and the complexities of post-apartheid negotiations, showcasing how Nesbitt's story enriches our understanding of global solidarity.
Nov 8, 2025 • 42min
Martha Biondi, "We Are Internationalists: Prexy Nesbitt and the Fight for African Liberation" (U California Press, 2025)
Martha Biondi, a Professor of Black Studies and History at Northwestern University, dives into the compelling life of Prexy Nesbitt, an activist pivotal in the fight for African liberation. She discusses the power of using biographical storytelling to illuminate movements. Listeners learn about Nesbitt's impactful childhood in Chicago, his engagement with global liberation efforts in Mozambique and South Africa, and how his work reframed U.S. anti-apartheid activism. Biondi also reflects on the legacy of the anti-apartheid movement amid neoliberal challenges.
