From “The Historical Roots of African Underdevelopment” by Walter Rodney, essay included in Decolonial Marxism: Essays from the Pan-African Revolution by Verso Books

Today marks the 81st anniversary of Walter Rodney's birth. Rodney, a historian and activist, is cherished for his intellectual thought in full display in books such as How Europe Underdeveloped Africa.

"For the only great men among the unfree and the oppressed are those who struggle to destroy the oppressor.” ~Walter Rodney (Walter Rodney Foundation) .Happy 81st revolutionary birthday comrade Rodney. We see you. We study you. We remember you always!

Later today y’all!!!

Angela Davis’ keynote at the 20th Walter Rodney Symposium tonight -awe-inspiring! Decades later & she is still as passionate and committed to Black liberation and racial justice. Reminding us that capitalism is racism. Black women still at the vanguard!! 🙅🏾‍♀️Walter Rodney Foundation

Our Walter Rodney book club was so lively and so amazing that we didn’t even grab a screenshot 🙌🏾💖 Thanks to everyone who came out!

Thanks for these photos Bocafloja! They’re great!

angela davis speaking on cop city at today’s beyond the bars conference

Important statements today from WRF and Angela Davis! #StopCopCity

And you'll have to choose which it is 'Britain was special and singular, uniquely the best.' 'Why is everyone singling Britain out, wah wah wah 😭😭😭'

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In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.

Time to gather again, can’t wait to see my people, tell your friends!

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