Anarchist Panther Virtual Book Launch
A virtual author conversation with Ashanti O. Alston and co editor William C. Anderson celebrating a new collection of essays, interviews, and speeches. Discussion spans Black Panther legacy, Black anarchism, feminism, Zapatista rebellion, psychology, and political prisoner support.
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