Red and the Black: The Russian Revolution and the Black Atlantic

The Russian Revolution of 1917 had a significant impact on black and colonial liberation struggles across the African diaspora. This edited collection explores the implications of the creation of the Soviet Union and the Communist International for these struggles, examining the critical intellectual influence of Marxism and Bolshevism on revolutionary black internationalism. It challenges European-centred understandings of the Russian Revolution and the global left, offering new insights on the relations between Communism, various lefts, and anti-colonialisms across the Black Atlantic, including Garveyism and Pan-Africanism. The volume makes a major intellectual contribution by highlighting the connections between the Russian Revolution and the Black Atlantic in debates on racism, resistance, and social change.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 10 August 2021
\n Publisher: Manchester University Press
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The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a momentous event in world history, not only for its impact on Russia but also for its profound implications for racism and imperialism worldwide. This edited collection delves into the far-reaching consequences of the formation of the Soviet Union and the Communist International for black and colonial liberation struggles across the African diaspora. It explores the critical intellectual influence of Marxism and Bolshevism on the revolutionary movement known as 'black internationalism,' examining how 'Red October' was perceived within the diverse contexts of different anti-racism and anti-colonial movements.

Challenging traditional European perspectives on the Russian Revolution and the global left, The Red and the Black offers fresh insights into the complex relationships between Communism, various left-wing ideologies, and anti-colonial movements across the Black Atlantic. This volume makes a significant and original intellectual contribution by placing the Russian Revolution and the Black Atlantic at the center of discussions on issues such as racism, resistance, and social change.

The Russian Revolution of 1917 had a profound impact on the African continent, as it inspired many black radicals and activists to fight for their rights and independence. The creation of the Soviet Union and the Communist International provided a new model for socialist and communist movements, and many African leaders and intellectuals were drawn to these ideologies. The Russian Revolution also brought about a sense of unity and solidarity among black people across the world, as they faced similar challenges and struggles against oppression and colonialism.

One of the most significant outcomes of the Russian Revolution was the establishment of the Soviet Union, which became a beacon of hope and freedom for many oppressed people around the world. The Soviet Union implemented policies that aimed to eradicate poverty, inequality, and discrimination, and it provided a platform for black activists and intellectuals to express their ideas and grievances. The Soviet Union also supported various anti-colonial movements, including the African National Congress in South Africa and the Congolese National Liberation Front.

However, the Russian Revolution also had its challenges and complexities. The Soviet Union was often accused of perpetuating racial discrimination and oppression, particularly against its non-Russian populations. The Communist International also had its share of internal conflicts and ideological differences, which sometimes led to tensions and divisions among black activists and intellectuals.

Despite these challenges, the Russian Revolution of 1917 remains a significant moment in world history, as it inspired many black radicals and activists to fight for their rights and independence. The creation of the Soviet Union and the Communist International provided a new model for socialist and communist movements, and it helped to lay the foundation for the global struggle against racism and imperialism.

In conclusion, the Russian Revolution of 1917 was a momentous event in world history that had profound implications for racism and imperialism worldwide. This edited collection explores the far-reaching consequences of the formation.

\n Weight: 642g\n
Dimension: 164 x 240 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526144300\n \n