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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2025 · 7 MIN

5 Must-Read Books for Black History Month and Beyond

from The Dugout | a Black anarchist podcast · host The Dugout

In this episode, we explore five must-read books that challenge mainstream narratives and dive deep into Black radical thought, anarchism, and liberation. From the revolutionary ideas of Modibo Kadalie to the poetic brilliance of Audre Lorde, these works offer critical insights into resistance, survival, and Black freedom struggles.Whether you're new to these ideas or looking to deepen your understanding, this reading list is a perfect way to engage with Black history beyond the mainstream.—--------------------------------------------------------------—--------------------------------------------------------------Podcast Chapters:00:10 - Intro: Welcome and episode overview.01:52 - Intimate Direct Democracy: Fort Mose, the Great Dismal Swamp, and the Human Quest for Freedom⁠ By Modibo Kadalie02:35 - As Black as Resistance⁠ by Zoe Samudzi and William C Anderson03:20 - Afropessimism⁠ by Frank B Wilderson04:20 - Black Against Empire⁠ By Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin05:20 - Sister Outsider⁠ By Audre Lorde—-----------------------------------------------------------—--------------------------------------------------------------GET THE BOOKS FROM THE EPISODE....📚Intimate Direct Democracy: Fort Mose, the Great Dismal Swamp, and the Human Quest for Freedom by Modibo Kadalie - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9798985668209📚Afropessimism by Frank B Wilderson - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781324090519📚As Black as Resistance by Zoe Samudzi and William C Anderson - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781849353168📚Sister Outsider By Audre Lorde - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9781580911863📚Black Against Empire By Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin - https://bookshop.org/a/109212/9780520293281Support independent bookstores by purchasing with our affiliate link on through Bookshop.org.—-----------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSStay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more:🔗⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/⁠🔗⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://tdugout.substack.com/⁠ 🔗⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod⁠🔗⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod⁠🔗⁠Website⁠: ⁠https://bio.site/thedugoutpodcast⁠

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