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At the Axis of Language and Philosophy
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“At The Axis of Language and Philosophy.” Saussure examines the field of linguistics by separating two controlling facets they’re in: speech and language. Speech, he argues, is at every moment an existing institution which is… Full Transcript
Black August 2004
Mumia Abu-Jamal
It was a sweaty, steaming night in August, when a group of African captives gathered in the forests of Marne Rouge, in Le Cap, San Domingue. It was August, 1791. Among these men was a… Full Transcript
Message for Black Radical Tradition Philly Conference
The Dominican Republic: A Case of 21st Century Ethnic Cleansing
Shaka Zulu
There are two kinds of nationalism: reactionary nationalism and revolutionary nationalism. Here is a question. Which one is conducive to liberation and freedom: the stripping of 200,000 Haitians of citizenship and deporting them, en masse,… Full Transcript
C.L.R. James
Mumia Abu-Jamal
In celebration of African Heritage Month, for Profiles in Excellence, we honor C.L.R. James, 1901 to 1989. James was many things over a long distinguished career—revolutionary organizer, historian, professor, journalist, are just some of them.… Full Transcript
Marc Lamont Hill: Peace family, you are listening to The Classroom and the Cell podcast. This is your brother, Marc Lamont Hill, and I am joined by… Mumia Abu-Jamal: Your other brother, Mumia. Abdu Jamal. … Full Transcript