Intertwined Struggles: Black Liberation and Palestinian Resistance

New Afrikan activist and educator Abbas Muntaqim delves into the deeply rooted connections between Black liberation in America and Palestinian resistance by discussing the historical and ideological parallels between the two struggles through the lens of Western colonialism and imperialism. Fast forward to today, the interview draws from the message of civil rights leaders like Malcolm X to critique the pitfalls of electoral politics, emphasizing the need for grassroots movements, decolonization, and true independence. 00:00 Introduction 02:14 Connecting Struggles: Black and Palestinian Liberation 06:24 The Role of History and Role Models in Liberation Movements 12:18 The People's Program: Continuing the Legacy of the Black Panther Party 17:34 The Necessity of Struggle Against Oppression 19:54 American Elections and the Illusion of Choice 22:00 The Illusion of Political Reform 23:19 Building Independent Systems 24:59 The Reality of American Politics 28:07 The Role of Muslims in Politics 34:15 The Spiritual Journey to Islam 38:59 Experiencing the Arbaeen Walk 44:10 Lessons from Karbala 47:22 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube to stay up to date with our latest productions If you enjoy TMJ News content, please support our work here: ►https://www.gofundme.com/f/Empowertmj... Facebook ►: https://www.facebook.com/tmjnewsnetwork Instagram ►: https://www.instagram.com/tmjnewsnetwork/ Patreon ►: https://www.patreon.com/tmjnewsnetwork Tik Tok ►: https://www.tiktok.com/@tmjnewsnetwork/video/7343289138210164011 Podcast ► Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tmj-talks/id1782478753 ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sq6995S3lAOcEMPuxRDQ8