joy james

Explores Assata Shakur's significance as a black female revolutionary, her experiences with violence and oppression, and the gender dynamics in the Black Panther Party and broader liberation movements.

Examines Octavia Butler's portrayal of black female protagonists as "captive maternals," highlighting their resilience and agency in speculative fiction, contrasting with mainstream science fiction narratives that often marginalize or erase their experiences.

The text explores the intersections of race, racism, and philosophy, particularly through the works of notable thinkers, analyzing their implications within democratic governance and societal structures.