The Black Scare, Red Scare & So-Called Terrorism

We explore the historical strategies of black radicals to resist repression, the evolution of fascism and what it means today, and the importance of mutual comradeship in sustaining movements. The discussion includes an analysis of where anti-communism and anti-Blackness intersect, the Biden administration's role in facilitating repression, the historical context of fascistic practices in the U.S., and the global implications of labeling resistance movements as 'terrorist.' The conversation also touches upon the neglected histories of colonial fascism in places like Namibia. 00:00 Crackdown on Foreign Students Supporting Terrorism 01:09 Domestic Terrorism Charges and High-Profile Cases 01:40 Controversial Arrests and Accusations of Terrorism 02:18 US Government's Stance on Terrorism 02:58 Debates on Innocence and Terrorism in Gaza 04:57 US Counterterrorism Policies and Global Impact 11:15 Repression of Black and Palestinian Resistance 18:34 Introduction to Groundings Podcast 20:20 Discussion on Black Scare and Red Scare 22:58 US Capitalist Racist Society Explained 32:05 True Americanism and Marginalization 43:09 Legacy of Black Scare and Red Scare 49:25 Intersection of Palestinian and Black Resistance 50:27 The Rise of Domestic Terrorism 51:57 The 1979 Turning Point 52:49 The Evolution of Terrorism Discourse 57:32 Anti-Communism as Governance 01:03:07 Believing Our Own Analysis 01:07:09 Defining Fascism and Its Implications 01:19:07 Strategies of Black Radical Resistance 01:23:05 Mutual Comradeship in Revolutionary Organizing 01:27:49 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts