Charisse Burden-Stelly

Economic experts and historians discuss the origins of capitalism, from colonial conquest to the privatization of land in Europe. Topics include the Atlantic Slave Trade, racial capitalism, and peasant uprisings against forced land separation.

In this episode, Dr. CBS discusses her book 'Black Scare/Red Scare', exploring the interconnectedness of anti-radical repression and anti-Black racial oppression. They examine the impact of the Red Scare on black activism, the emergence of black internationalism, and the hypocrisy of state perception towards black internationalism. The speakers also delve into the connection between war, imperialism, and racial oppression, as well as the concept of true Americanism and its association with Black identity extremism.

Charisse Burden-Stelly discusses the history and pervasive nature of the Red Scare and Black Scare in the U.S., exploring their impact on policies, collective consciousness, and social movements. The podcast highlights examples of anti-black and anti-communist governance, challenges faced by black radicals, and the dangerous nature of combining race and class consciousness. It also examines the presence of these scares in modern times and the importance of joining organized movements for effective engagement in the class war.

Charisse Burden-Stelly, an Associate Professor and organizer with the Black Alliance for Peace, and Jodi Dean, a Political Science Professor and acclaimed author, dive into their co-edited collection showcasing the writings of Black Communist women. They discuss how these powerful voices from 1919-1956 argue that true racial and economic equality demands the overthrow of capitalism. The conversation also touches on the unique struggles faced by Black women in activism and the transformative potential of their insights for contemporary movements.

D. Musa Springer, a Pan-African Marxist scholar, and Charisse Burden-Stelly, an expert on underdevelopment, dive deep into Walter Rodney's powerful legacy. They discuss how Rodney's theories on global capitalism and education remain relevant today. His critiques of colonialism and imperialism are explored, showcasing their impact on current struggles for liberation. The conversation highlights the need for integrating African perspectives within Marxist theory to address ongoing socio-economic inequalities.

Charisse Burden-Stelly, researcher and author specializing in theorizing capitalist racism in the United States, discusses the conjoined nature of the Black Scare and Red Scare in the early 20th century. She explores how US capitalist racist society and Wall Street imperialism intertwine to maintain racial and economic order. The podcast also examines the intersection of black radicalism and state repression, and explores the parallels between the South African apartheid government and the American state in their fear of African Americans.

Guests: Charisse Burden-Stelly, Kate Rigby, Enrique Salmón, David Pecusa. Explore the impact of the Crusades on the climate crisis and the concept of holy war. Discuss the origins of racial capitalism and the construction of racial hierarchies. Challenge assumptions about European dominance and the ethical dimension of conquest. Emphasize the interconnectedness and value of the natural world.

Charisse Burden-Stelly, Associate Professor and anti-imperialist scholar, discusses the 'imperial slingshot' concept linking domestic repression and foreign intervention. Short takes cover parallels like policing and extraction, Haywood’s Black Belt thesis and self-determination, crisis of legitimacy and lawfare, and the need for study, mutual aid, local defense, and sustained organizing.

Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, Professor of African American Studies and anti-imperialist scholar, joins to discuss culture and power. They dissect the backlash to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl gestures and what celebrity politics can and cannot achieve. Conversation turns to Trump’s racist viral video and the politics of Black representation. They also probe the stakes for Black candidates in Texas primaries and centrist pro-growth pivots.

Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, a scholar focused on capitalism and racism, dives deep into the Black Scare/Red Scare Theory and its relevance today. She discusses the socio-political implications surrounding movements like 'Stop Cop City' and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Delving into how narratives shape capitalist racism, Dr. Burden-Stelly critiques the portrayal of marginalized communities as threats. She also examines the historical intersections of Black liberation movements with socialist ideologies and challenges conventional narratives surrounding labor and identity.