In this broadcast, co-hosts taylor, Leyla, and Dartricia discuss the ongoing Atlanta city council elections and the theft of the Crown Jewels from the Louvre Museum in France. They are joined by guest Dr. Akinyele Umoja to talk about the book he co-edited, The Memoirs of Robert and Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, and International Solidarity. 

They cover topics such as the Williams’ political and personal lives, and their exile in Cuba and China. The collaboration it took to bring this book the fruition and propaganda as a tool for liberation. They also talk about armed self-defense and the people involved in that movement during the Civil Rights Movement. 

To view a list of past programs, visit: https://wrfg.org/show/rap/

In this broadcast, co-hosts Dartricia and Musa give a history of the New Jewel Movement and the Grenada Revolution and the U.S. Invasion and overthrow in 1983 under the Reagan Administration. The discussion includes wins of revolution including a powerful literacy campaign, better healthcare, and the construction of an airport. 

They also make connections to the U.S. Monroe Doctrine and U.S. imperialism across the Caribbean and Latin America including Nicaragua, Guatamala, and Haiti. The show includes an inciting speech give by former Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. 

To view a list of past programs, visit: https://wrfg.org/show/rap/

We explore the historical strategies of black radicals to resist repression, the evolution of fascism and what it means today, and the importance of mutual comradeship in sustaining movements. The discussion includes an analysis of where anti-communism and anti-Blackness intersect, the Biden administration's role in facilitating repression, the historical context of fascistic practices in the U.S., and the global implications of labeling resistance movements as 'terrorist.' The conversation also touches upon the neglected histories of colonial fascism in places like Namibia.

00:00 Crackdown on Foreign Students Supporting Terrorism

01:09 Domestic Terrorism Charges and High-Profile Cases

01:40 Controversial Arrests and Accusations of Terrorism

02:18 US Government's Stance on Terrorism

02:58 Debates on Innocence and Terrorism in Gaza

04:57 US Counterterrorism Policies and Global Impact

11:15 Repression of Black and Palestinian Resistance

18:34 Introduction to Groundings Podcast

20:20 Discussion on Black Scare and Red Scare

22:58 US Capitalist Racist Society Explained

32:05 True Americanism and Marginalization

43:09 Legacy of Black Scare and Red Scare

49:25 Intersection of Palestinian and Black Resistance

50:27 The Rise of Domestic Terrorism

51:57 The 1979 Turning Point

52:49 The Evolution of Terrorism Discourse

57:32 Anti-Communism as Governance

01:03:07 Believing Our Own Analysis

01:07:09 Defining Fascism and Its Implications

01:19:07 Strategies of Black Radical Resistance

01:23:05 Mutual Comradeship in Revolutionary Organizing

01:27:49 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts

In this episode of Groundings, we talk to guest Erica about the Stono Rebellion. We commemorate the rebellion on its anniversary, explore the harsh conditions faced by our enslaved African ancestors in colonial South Carolina, and their struggle for freedom. Erica provides insights into the role of heritage interpretation, the impact of African cultural retention, and the drastic shifts in laws and slavery practices following the mass rebellion, such as the Negro Act of 1740. 

The episode underscores the importance of reclaiming and teaching this history to understand ongoing struggles for African American liberation, and to understand the importance of studying and honoring African uprisings across our diaspora. 

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Song: "I Remember, I Believe" by Sweet Honey In The Rock [Listen Here]

Speech: Malcolm X, "We Are Africans" [Watch Here]

Poem: "The Language Poem" by Obi Egbuna Jr. [Watch Here]

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00:00 - Song & Introduction 

03:52 - Meet Erica: Community Organizer and Heritage Interpreter

05:57 - The Role of Heritage Interpreters

09:34 - Historical Context of the Stono Rebellion

10:09 - Catalysts and Conditions Leading to the Rebellion

18:42 - Risks and Consequences of the Uprising

22:48 - Cultural Retention and African Ancestry

35:23 - Timeline of Events of the Stono Rebellion

35:54  - The March Southward and Encounters and Resistance

41:22 - Legal Repercussions: The Negro Acts of 1740

44:44 - Mulatto Class and Social Dynamics

51:52 - Commemoration and Erasure of the Stono Rebellion

01:00:14 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Host Musa and new co-host Dartricia Rollins discuss our backgrounds and motivations for the podcast, our excitement for the upcoming season, and highlight some key episodes and guests we've got coming up. 

Dartricia introduces herself as an oral historian, archivist, and organizer, and Musa talks about the educational mission and origins of Groundings. Also... how Musa hates podcasts. 

We tease upcoming episodes on topics like class warfare in Black Atlanta, harm reduction organizing, and historical African uprisings. 

The audio you hear at the end is Safiya Bukhari speaking in 1998 at the Jericho98 March On Washington [full speech here]. 

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In commemoration of Fanon's centennial, the interview covers his biography, many writings, including his books A Dying Colonialism, Wretched of the Earth, Black Skin, White Masks, and more. As well as Fanon’s participation in the Algerian revolutionary struggle and his theories of violence and decolonization. The broadcast also features the news of Fanon's daughter, Mirelle Fanon, being banned from the Caribbean Philosophical Association conference due to her Palestine advocacy on her fathers birthday. The news segment also includes a discussion of immigration agents demanding tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusion and the Georgia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans suing to stop a new exhibit that wants to tell a broader story about Stone Mountain.

Find all past episodes of RAP or listen live Mondays at 7pm EST at: https://wrfg.org/rap/

Clip:

Kwame Ture on Frantz Fanon and Pan-Africanism 

Music:

Manzel Tala by Edmond Mondésir

Frantz Fanon 1952 by Jacques Coursil

In this episode of Revolutionary African Perspectives — RAP — the co-hosts discuss the US and Israel’s most recent acts of imperial violence against Iran. They provide a historical timeline of how we got here before interviewing geopolitical analyst and journalist, Ajamu Baraka to provide additional context and analysis on why this is happening in the Middle East how it compares to previous interventions, as well as the over-stretching of empire with war in Ukraine and the desired pivot to China. Ajamu talks about why this is relevant to Black people specifically and what we can expect in the future. 

The Middle East is On Fire Because Israeli and U.S. Imperialism Lit the Match — The Black Alliance for Peace [Statement]

This episode includes reflections on the historic tactics to counter the Confederate Memorial Day Rally at Stone Mountain. It also features co-host Musa's recent targeting and detainment by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in early April. RAP interviewed special guest, Atlanta rapper Khamansha Raphael and played exclusive unreleased tracks from his forthcoming album. The show concluded with a lifting up of Political Prisoner, Imam Jamil Al-Amin, who is suffering from poor health in prison for fighting for the liberation of all-oppressed peoples.

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This audio is from a live recording on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 7pm to 8pm on WRFG Atlanta 89.3 FM.

Co-hosts: Dartricia, Steven, and Musa
Co-producer: Leyla and Taylor

This episode includes reflections on the historic tactics to counter the Confederate Memorial Day Rally at Stone Mountain. It also features co-host Musa's recent targeting and detainment by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in early April after international travel. RAP interviewed special guest, Atlanta rapper Khamansha Raphael and played exclusive unreleased tracks from his forthcoming album. The show concluded with a lifting up of Political Prisoner, Imam Jamil Al-Amin who is suffering from poor health in prison for fighting for the liberation of all-oppressed peoples.

For more information, including an archive index of past RAP programs, please visit https://wrfg.org/rap/

This audio is from a live recording on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 7pm to 8pm on WRFG Atlanta 89.3 FM.

Hosts: Dartricia, Musa, and Steven
Producers: Leyla and Taylor

RAP, Revolutionary African Perspectives, is a public affairs program airing every Monday from 7pm to 8pm EST.

For more information, including an archive index of past RAP programs, or to listen to episodes live each week, visit https://wrfg.org/rap/

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In this episode we talk about the Bowen Homes housing projects, Andre Dickens' run for reelection, Walter Rodney's How Europe Underdeveloped Africa, and Cuba's initiative for sustainable power grid.

In this episode of Groundings, I speak with professor Haruki Eda to discuss the Korean struggle for sovereignty, the impact of U.S. imperialism on the Korean Peninsula, and the ongoing U.S. Out of Korea campaign by Nodutdol. Haruki provides a deep historical and political analysis, drawing connections between the Korean struggle and global anti-imperialist movements, including Palestinian liberation, African decolonization, and resistance to U.S. hegemony worldwide.

The conversation covers:
✔️ The history of U.S. involvement in Korea, from colonial division to present-day occupation
✔️ The U.S. Out of Korea campaign and its goals
✔️ How Korea remains a key front in U.S. imperialist strategies against China and the Global South
✔️ The economic and social impact of U.S. military presence in South Korea
✔️ The role of South Korea in supporting Zionism vs. the DPRK’s solidarity with oppressed peoples
✔️ How listeners can support Korean sovereignty and anti-imperialist struggles globally

[00:02:10] – Guest introduction: Haruki Eda’s background as a third-generation Zainichi Korean
[00:06:35] – Introduction to Nodutdol for Korean Community Development and its mission
[00:10:20] – The launch of the U.S. Out of Korea campaign: reasons, objectives, and demands
[00:18:50] – The staggering U.S. military presence in Korea: 28,500 troops & 73 bases
[00:25:40] – How the U.S. uses war games and economic subjugation to control Korea
[00:32:15] – The Korean War: A genocidal attack on Korea’s sovereignty
[00:40:30] – The IMF crisis: How U.S.-imposed neoliberal policies shaped modern South Korea
[00:47:50] – U.S. military crimes in Korea and the role of the UN Command
[00:54:05] – The attempted martial law in South Korea: what happened & why it matters
[01:02:15] – The role of South Korea in supporting Zionism and military-industrial expansion
[01:10:50] – How the DPRK has historically supported African, Palestinian, and anti-imperialist struggles
[01:18:40] – Why the Korean struggle is central to the broader fight against U.S. imperialism

📌 U.S. Out of Korea Campaign – Website here
📌 Groundings: Juche & Firsthand Account of DPRK episode – Listen here
📌 BDS Korea – Website here
📌 Korea Peace Now Report on U.S. Sanctions – Read here

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