History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

The life and career of Malcolm X up to 1963, with a focus on his separatist black nationalism and his critique of non-violent protest.

An interview about the role of the emotions, including anger and feelings of dignity, with MLK expert Meena Krishnamurthy.

The story of Martin Luther King Jr. up to 1963, focusing on the development of his philosophy of nonviolence.

In this engaging discussion, James Baldwin, the renowned essayist and novelist, delves deep into the illusions of racial and sexual differences. He emphasizes empathy as a tool in fighting systemic racism, humorously advocating for a 'lover's war.' Baldwin also tackles gender binaries, highlighting shared humanity and the duality of human qualities. His collaboration with Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement further enriches the conversation, showcasing the powerful interplay of their ideas.

Ralph Ellison provides a new metaphor for the experience of racism in his Invisible Man and tackles topics of art and identity in his essays.

Famous for his incendiary novel Native Son, Richard Wright responds in his multifaceted writings to sociology, communism, colonialism, and existentialism.

Interview guest Carole Boyce Davies joins us to talk about the radical ideas of Claudia Jones. 

Claudia Jones argues that Communism provides the remedy for racism and imperialism.

Two Trinidadian political thinkers: sociologist Oliver Cox analyzes the nature of racial prejudice, and historian Eric Williams connects capitalism to slavery.

The Trinidadian historian and cultural critic C.L.R. James applies Marxist analysis to the Haitian Revolution, American cinema, and Shakespeare.