
We Refuse
A Forceful History of Black Resistance
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Kellie Carter Jackson
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Black resistance to white supremacy is often reduced to a simple binary, between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolence and Malcolm X's "by any means necessary." In We Refuse, historian Kellie Carter Jackson urges us to move past this false choice, offering an unflinching examination of the breadth of Black responses to white oppression, particularly those pioneered by Black women.
The dismissal of "Black violence" as an illegitimate form of resistance is itself a manifestation of white supremacy, a distraction from the insidious, unrelenting violence of structural racism. Force-from work stoppages and property destruction to armed revolt-has played a pivotal part in securing freedom and justice for Black people since the days of the American and Haitian Revolutions. But violence is only one tool among many. Carter Jackson examines other, no less vital tactics that have shaped the Black struggle, from the restorative power of finding joy in the face of suffering to the quiet strength of simply walking away.
Clear-eyed, impassioned, and ultimately hopeful, We Refuse offers a fundamental corrective to the historical record, a love letter to Black resilience, and a path toward liberation.
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Malcolm X’s powerful 1964 speech Ballot or Bullet is a bold call for political action and self-determination. Delivered after his break from the Nation of Islam, it marks a turning point in his evolution—blending Black nationalism with a new urgency for civil rights through the vote. This edition includes a brief introduction, the full unabridged speech, and a reflective afterword exploring its lasting legacy.
By: Malcolm X
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Wake Up America
- Black Women on the Future of Democracy
- By: Keisha N. Blain - Edited by
- Narrated by: Lisa Reneé Pitts
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1968, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer called for Americans to "wake up" if they wanted to "make democracy a reality." Today, as Black communities continue to face challenges built on centuries of discrimination, her plea is increasingly urgent. In this exhilarating anthology of original essays, Keisha N. Blain brings together the voices of major progressive Black women politicians, grassroots activists, and intellectuals to offer critical insights on how we can create a more equitable political future.
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The Mis-Education of the Negro
- By: Carter Godwin Woodson
- Narrated by: Warren Keyes
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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The Mis-Education of the Negro by Carter Godwin Woodson (1933), addresses important economic and social issues that were faced by African Americans. Woodson criticises education in American schools and the emphasis on the history of the Greeks, Romans, and British. He explores the legacy of slavery and the economic situation of Blacks in the time of depression. In each chapter, he considers the results of miseducation on the church, business, politics, and leadership.
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The more things change.
- By Albert Fernandez on 11-09-21
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Black AF History
- The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
- By: Michael Harriot
- Narrated by: Michael Harriot
- Length: 15 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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America’s backstory is a whitewashed mythology implanted in our collective memory. It should come as no surprise that the dominant narrative of American history is blighted with errors and oversights—after all, history books were written by white men with their perspectives at the forefront. It could even be said that the devaluation and erasure of the Black experience is as American as apple pie. In Black AF History, Michael Harriot presents a more accurate version of American history.
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LOVE It!
- By KMB on 09-29-23
By: Michael Harriot
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Speeches by Malcolm X - The Ultimate Collection
- By: Malcolm X
- Narrated by: Malcolm X
- Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins
- Original Recording
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"Any kind of movement for freedom of Black people based solely within the confines of America is absolutely doomed to fail." Speeches and interviews of Malcolm X.
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Confused and disappointed by this book
- By LuvJonz on 06-13-20
By: Malcolm X
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Toussaint Louverture
- A Revolutionary Life
- By: Philippe Girard
- Narrated by: Paul Woodson
- Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Philippe Girard shows how Toussaint Louverture transformed himself from lowly freedman into revolutionary hero as the mastermind of the bloody slave revolt of 1791. By 1801, Louverture was governor of the colony where he had once been a slave. But his lifelong quest to be accepted as a member of the colonial elite ended in despair: he spent the last year of his life in a French prison cell. His example nevertheless inspired anticolonial and Black nationalist movements well into the 20th century.
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very powerful story
- By jim on 01-06-17
By: Philippe Girard
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Mutual Aid
- Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next)
- By: Dean Spade
- Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is about mutual aid: why it is so important, what it looks like, and how to do it. It provides a grassroots theory of mutual aid, describes how mutual aid is a crucial part of powerful movements for social justice, and offers concrete tools for organizing, such as how to work in groups, how to foster a collective decision-making process, how to prevent and address conflict, and how to deal with burnout.
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abridge this for audio format
- By Jeff M. on 02-17-22
By: Dean Spade
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The Grift
- The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult of Trump
- By: Clay Cane
- Narrated by: Clay Cane
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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After the Civil War, the pillars of Black Republicanism were a balanced critique of both political parties, civil rights for all Americans, reinventing an economy based on exploitation, and, most importantly, building thriving Black communities. How did Black Republicanism devolve from revolutionaries like Frederick Douglass to the puppets in the Trump era?
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the detailed accounting of White hatred and racism and how they used black "Grifters" to aided them maintain total control.
- By joseph carroll on 01-31-24
By: Clay Cane
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An African History of Africa
- From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
- By: Zeinab Badawi
- Narrated by: Zeinab Badawi
- Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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For too long, Africa’s history has been dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, or simply ignored. Now, Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight. In this fascinating book, Badawi guides us through Africa’s spectacular history—from the very origins of our species, through ancient civilizations and medieval empires with remarkable queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence.
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Introductory History
- By Wally Brewer on 05-14-25
By: Zeinab Badawi
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Bad Motherf--ker
- The Life and Movies of Samuel L. Jackson, the Coolest Man in Hollywood
- By: Gavin Edwards
- Narrated by: Phil LaMarr
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
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Samuel L. Jackson’s embodiment of cool isn’t just inspirational - it’s important. Bad Motherf--ker lays out how his attitude intersects with his identity as a Black man, why being cool matters in the modern world, and how Jackson can guide us through the current cultural moment in which everyone is losing their cool. Edwards details Jackson’s fascinating personal history, from stuttering bookworm to gunrunning revolutionary to freebasing addict to A-list movie star.
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Made me hungrier
- By RCH on 07-27-22
By: Gavin Edwards
a wonderful mirror for real historical truth!
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Oppression is not relived at the end of one battle.
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Revolutionary
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Black History
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Great Listen!
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BIPOC Must Read!!!
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Great history
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Refreshing re-framing of the Black experience
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I did not dislike anything! This work is truly a masterpiece. I have not cried, laughed, and felt so much pride in a work as I have with this. Literature and media to substantiate each claim was so powerful and amazing, compelling me to visit many of her references to deepen my own understanding. This work truly is a gift and an example of what love looks like when it no longer restrains itself or answers to white supremacy and fear.
joy and healing
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The amazing stories of the Black women and men, some well known but many lesser known, who resisted in so many ways.
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