With racism rife under capitalism, and following the explosive Black Lives Matter movement, the question of how to fight for black liberation is more pressing than ever. In this talk, Fiona Lali will discuss which is the way forward; Marxism, or black nationalism.
In Birmingham, workers and youth outnumbered Britain First five-to-one. But this victory came in spite of the left’s leadership. Meanwhile, anti-racists successfully disrupted Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union appearance. In both places, the Communists took bold initiatives.
Last week, a Scottish man went on an anti-Muslim rampage in Edinburgh, injuring five people as he ranted about “protecting our country from these fucking Muslim bastards”. We cannot trust politicians or the police to protect our communities from racist violence.
Workers, youth, and anti-racists came out in force last weekend, humiliating the small groups that the far right mustered. But these victories were won despite the weak politics and methods of Stand Up to Racism. The RCP is showing the way forward.