Toward A New Afrikan Revolution, Volume I: Reflections on the Struggle for Black Freedom and Self-Determination
by Khalid Raheem

Writings of Khalid Raheem: Essays on Black Liberation and Political Strategy

This collection features the writings of long-time community activist and organizer Khalid Raheem, chairman and founder of the New Afrikan Independence Party and a former member of the Black Panther Party. Through essays and contemporary analysis, Raheem examines the current status and contradictions within the movement for Black, or New Afrikan, freedom and self-determination.

Key Themes and Topics:

• Black Lives Matter and the State of Black Political and Social Activism: A critical examination of modern movements and their effectiveness in achieving systemic change.
• The Black Panther Party and Its Legacy: Reflections on the enduring influence of the Panthers and the lessons for today’s activists.
• U.S. Political Economy, Liberalism, and Neo-Liberalism: Analyzing how economic and political systems continue to marginalize Black communities.
• Limitations of Pan-Afrikanism and Black Nationalism: Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of past and present ideological frameworks in the fight for liberation.
• Building a Radical and Revolutionary Movement: Strategies for grassroots organizing and political mobilization.
• Challenging the Hegemony of the Two Mainstream Political Parties: Advocating for alternatives to the Democratic and Republican parties.
• Using Our Political Capital: Exploring how Black communities can leverage their voting power and economic influence for meaningful change.
• The Continued Duplicity and Failure of the Democratic Party Leadership: Examining the party’s history of neglecting the needs of New Afrikans/Blacks in the United States and the necessity of independent politics.

With sharp analysis and a commitment to revolutionary change, Khalid Raheem provides essential insights into the challenges and possibilities of Black liberation in the 21st century.