A review by misosoupcup
Black Power: Politics of Liberation in America by Charles V. Hamilton, Kwame Ture
In 2020, the concepts introduced in this book are pretty much acknowledged (superficially) by the mainstream, but are so well explained and expanded on through its poignant and accessible language, illustrated by the specific historical events they have used.
contrary to some of kwama ture's speeches and video clips of him i have seen, this book is quite tame in manner by suggesting reform as an option for Black Power and its adjacent allies to pursue, alongside abolitionist and radical organizing. while i believe in abolition i think it is possible and important for the left to try and accomplish their specific goals by working within the system as much as they can without becoming the system.
contrary to some of kwama ture's speeches and video clips of him i have seen, this book is quite tame in manner by suggesting reform as an option for Black Power and its adjacent allies to pursue, alongside abolitionist and radical organizing. while i believe in abolition i think it is possible and important for the left to try and accomplish their specific goals by working within the system as much as they can without becoming the system.