Black Socialists in America

Black Socialists in America
FoundedApril 2018; 6 years ago (2018-04)
IdeologyAnti-capitalism[1]
Anti-racism[2]
Anti-imperialism[2]
Democratic socialism[2]
Libertarian socialism[2]
Internationalism[2]
Intercommunalism[2]
Direct democracy[2]
Eco-socialism[2]
Social ecology[3]
Intersectionality[2]
Colors  Black
Website
blacksocialists.us

Black Socialists in America[a] (BSA) is an American political group that organizes among predominantly poor and working-class Black Americans and whose stated goal is to create a national platform and network for those who identify as Black American Socialists.[4]

Since its foundation, the group has worked on grassroots initiatives with organizations across the country,[5][6] received national media coverage,[7] and an endorsement from Noam Chomsky.[8]

The group has also hosted a number of public panels and online discussions featuring Black organizers from both the civil rights and Black power eras such as Jamal Joseph[9] and Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin,[10] as well as political organizations like Kongreya Star.[11]

  1. ^ Ostrow, Teddy (August 28, 2019). "Black Socialists of America Is Putting Anti-Capitalism on the Map". The Nation. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Cite error: The named reference BSAPrinciples was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Core Principles and Objectives 2021" https://blacksocialists.us/features/principles
  4. ^ "BSA - About". blacksocialists.us. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  5. ^ "Symbiosis: a new grassroots network". The Ecologist. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  6. ^ Senderowicz, Daniela (December 4, 2018). "Student Debt Must Become Part of the Battle Against Poverty". Truthout. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  7. ^ Dembicki, Geoff; Cheadle, Harry (October 4, 2018). "Socialism Is Incredibly Popular but Does Anyone Know What 'Socialism' Is?". Vice. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  8. ^ "Noam Chomsky Endorses BSA (Statement)". blacksocialists.us. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  9. ^ "5 Hot Events Happening This Week in Bushwick (11.26 - 11.30)". Bushwick Daily. November 26, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  10. ^ Black Socialists in America and Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin: In Conversation, retrieved December 20, 2023
  11. ^ Black Socialists in America x Kongra Star: In Conversation, retrieved December 20, 2023


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