Anarchism and the Black revolution : the definitive edition
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The original statement of Black anarchism, Ervin first connected Black radical thought to anarchist theory in 1979 when he wrote this book in prison, smuggling the pages out and releasing them to the world. Now amidst a rising tide of Black political organizing, this foundational classic written by a key figure of the Civil Rights movement is republished with a wealth of original material for a new generation. Anarchist theory has long suffered from a whiteness problem. This book places its critique of both capitalism and racism firmly at the center of the text. Making the case for the building of a Black revolutionary movement that rejects sexism, homophobia, militarism and racism, Ervin counters the lies and distortions about anarchism spread by its left- and right-wing opponents alike. New material includes an interview with writer and activist William C. Anderson, as well as new essays, and a contextualizing biography of the author's life. --Adapted from publisher description.