Black Socialists in America
Black Socialists in America | |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 2018 |
| Dissolved | June 2024[1] |
| Ideology | Anti-capitalism[2] Anti-racism[3] Anti-imperialism[3] Democratic socialism[3] Libertarian socialism[3] Internationalism[3] Intercommunalism[3] Direct democracy[3] Eco-socialism[3] Social ecology[4] Intersectionality[3] |
| Colors | Black |
| Website | |
| blacksocialists | |
Black Socialists in America[a] (BSA) was an American political organization whose stated goal was to create a national platform and network for those who identify as Black American Socialists.[5]
From its foundation, the group worked on grassroots initiatives with organizations across the country,[6][7] received national media coverage,[8] and an endorsement from Noam Chomsky.[9]
The group also hosted a number of public panels and online discussions featuring Black organizers from both the civil rights and Black power eras such as Jamal Joseph[10] and Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin,[11] as well as political organizations like Kongra Star.[12]
Software development
Black Socialists in America raised funds to develop software that has not yet been finalized as of 2023: $25,616.18 for a social organizing platform called the "Dual Power App," $1,738.43 for a democratic meeting application called "Stack," and $10,798.40 for an informational application based upon their own website.[13] The Dual Power App and Stack were designed and developed open source through a spinoff organization, Open Tech Development (OTD), which, as of December 2023, is in hibernation.[14][15] The projects, which were explored through a public design and development process that utilized feedback from local organizers and followers of the organization, are also suspended indefinitely as of 2023.[16] The Dual Power App X account last tweeted on December 19, 2023.[17]
See also
- African-American leftism
- African-American socialism
- American Left
- Black Panther Party
- Labor history of the United States
Notes
- ^ Formerly known as Black Socialists of America
References
- ^ Z, BSA co-founder and former National Coordinator (September 10, 2025). "Black Socialists in America: 2018–2024". Black Socialists in America. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ^ Ostrow, Teddy (August 28, 2019). "Black Socialists of America Is Putting Anti-Capitalism on the Map". The Nation. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Core Principles and Objectives 2018". blacksocialists.us. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
- ^ "Core Principles and Objectives 2021" https://blacksocialists.us/features/principles
- ^ "BSA - About". blacksocialists.us. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
- ^ "Symbiosis: a new grassroots network". The Ecologist. January 10, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
- ^ Senderowicz, Daniela (December 4, 2018). "Student Debt Must Become Part of the Battle Against Poverty". Truthout. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
- ^ Dembicki, Geoff; Cheadle, Harry (October 4, 2018). "Socialism Is Incredibly Popular but Does Anyone Know What 'Socialism' Is?". Vice. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
- ^ "Noam Chomsky Endorses BSA (Statement)". blacksocialists.us. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
- ^ "5 Hot Events Happening This Week in Bushwick (11.26 - 11.30)". Bushwick Daily. November 26, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
- ^ Black Socialists in America and Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin: In Conversation, December 24, 2022, retrieved December 20, 2023
- ^ Black Socialists in America x Kongra Star: In Conversation, March 12, 2021, retrieved December 20, 2023
- ^ "BSA Donation Page".
- ^ "Dual Power App Website".
- ^ "Stack App Website".
- ^ "Stack App Tweets".
- ^ "December 19th, 2023 Tweets".