words by Charles Brooks
Book Discussion: “The Capital of Slavery: Washington D.C. 1800-1865”.
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What hidden truths are uncovered in his newest work?
There are organized formations having political discussions, engaging in political work and activities in neighborhoods and communities all across the country extending beyond the cursory critique of Trump or excitement around the NYC Mayoral campaign. These discussions spotlight the political contradictions while organizing Black folk around particular issues affecting their material and political conditions.
In NYC, the December 12th Movement is one of those organized formations with a long history in the fight for liberation for Black people. For nearly forty years, they’ve been active on all political fronts, from the local and national to international political struggles.
In Brooklyn, New York there’s Sista’s Place, where over the years they've hosted many political events, report backs, meetings, community forums, and film screenings. “...Over its 30 years, Sistas’ Place has fulfilled that vision – as a jazz unicorn, a coffee shop, a community center, a cultural gathering place, and a liberated zone in the People’s Republic of Brooklyn…”
