Black Anarchism
		


The Institute for Anarchist Studies invites you to a discussion of: 

Black Anarchism
by Ashanti Alston 

This talk will explore the history and possible future of black
anarchism. It will cover anarchistic elements in African traditions,
anti-authoritarian moments in America's black liberation movement, and
the possible contours of a black anarchism for the new millennium.  

Ashanti Alston is a former member of the Black Panther Party and former
prisoner-of-war (Black Liberation Army). He is presently a member of
Estación Libre/People of Color Zapatista Support Group, a board member
of the Institute for Anarchist Studies, and the Northeast U.S.
Coordinator for Critical Resistance.  

Date: Friday, October 24th 
 Time: 6:30-9 PM 
 Where: Hunter College West Building, 695 Park Avenue, New York City,
Room 714 (Subway Directions: Take the 6 Train to 68th Street or the F
to 63rd)
 Price: Donation Requested  

Lights Snacks and Beverages will be served  

Traducción simultánea al español  

For more info call (718) 609 1757 or write: info@anarchist-studies.org 
(info@anarchist-studies.org)

Read More: http://www.anarchist-studies.org/article/articleview/28/1/2



		
Anarchism, Post and Otherwise
		


Theory & Politics, the IAS's semi-regular web column, features the
following new articles:  

In "The Politics of Postanarchism,"
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/article/articleview/1/1/1) Saul
Newman, author of the book From Bakunin to Lacan: Anti-authoritarianism
and the Dislocation of Power, offers an overview of postanarchist
thought. As post-Marxists attempt to rethink the revolutionary project,
Newman argues that contemporary theory needs to take account of the
intervention of anarchism. But, anarchism itself could benefit greatly
through an incorporation of contemporary theoretical perspectives, in
particular those derived from discourse analysis, psychoanalysis and
poststructuralism.  

Jesse Cohn, Professor of English at Purdue University North Central,
and Shawn P. Wilbur, independent scholar, follow up on Newman's
postanarchism in "What's Wrong With Postanarchism?"
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/article/articleview/26/2/1/) Here,
Cohn and Wilbur outline what they see as positive developments within
postanarchist thought, while taking a critical position on the problems
of wedding poststructuralism to anarchism. 

Cohn also has contributed a review of the Culture and the State
conference at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, May 2nd to 5th
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/article/articleview/25/1/1), as well
as Sandra Jeppesen who attended the Denman Island Green Anarchist
Gathering, August 15th to 18th
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/article/articleview/27/1/1). 

Theory and Politics: 
http://www.anarchist-studies.org/publications/theory_politics



		
Support Radical, Anti-Authoritarian Scholorship
		


Since the IAS's inception in the spring of 1996 we have worked hard to
support radical, anti-authoritarian scholarship on contemporary social
contradictions and the possibilities of meaningful social
transformation. Although the anti-authoritarian Left has become an
increasingly important presence on the streets, radical theoretical
work is just as important now as it was seven years ago. We need to
clarify the anarchist alternative, deepen our critique of the present
society, and study the victories and dilemmas of our movement if we are
to build upon its accomplishments. The IAS is a means toward this goal.


Over these past seven years we have supported over forty projects by
writers from around the world, including authors from South Africa,
Nigeria, Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, the United States, Canada, as well
as other countries. We have funded movement research, translations,
historical studies, and even a play. Many of these projects would not
have been completed without our assistance. 

The IAS has been able to keep fighting for all these years thanks to
the generous support of our comrades and allies around the world and we
need to ask for your support once again. Specifically, we must raise
$23,000 by January 2004 in order to keep awarding grants to radical
writers, continue our publishing efforts, and cover administrative
expenses. 

Please considering donating to the IAS today!: 
http://www.anarchist-studies.org/support/donate


		
Anarchist Summary
		


With the IAS's Anarchist Summary
(http://summary.anarchist-studies.org/), avid readers of anarchist
theory on-line can stay on top of the latest articles. Culled from a
wide range of English language anarchist websites, the Anarchist
Summary offers pointers to what is new on the web within the world of
anarchist theory. A selection of current articles follows:  
 
* From Each According To Need: An Anarchist Look At Communist Economics
 (http://summary.anarchist-studies.org/index.php?m=200309#54)  
* Louise Michel Papers 
(http://summary.anarchist-studies.org/index.php?m=200309#51) 
* The Quebec Left Today 
(http://summary.anarchist-studies.org/index.php?m=200309#49)  
* Open Source Software and Tactical Poststructuralist Anarchism 
(http://summary.anarchist-studies.org/index.php?m=200309#48)  
* Anarchism and Anti-Racism 
(http://summary.anarchist-studies.org/index.php?m=200309#45)  
* In Defence of Anarcho-Syndicalism: Some Thoughts on Contemporary
Anarchism  (http://summary.anarchist-studies.org/index.php?m=200309#42)

* Ideas for Community Action 
(http://summary.anarchist-studies.org/index.php?m=200309#41)  
* Chomsky and Foucault Debate Human Nature 
(http://summary.anarchist-studies.org/index.php?m=200309#40)  
* About Anarchism 
(http://summary.anarchist-studies.org/index.php?m=200308#38)  

Anarchist Summary: http://summary.anarchist-studies.org/


		
Upcoming Events
		


* 2003-10-03 :: Anarchist People of Color Conference
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/calendar/appointmentview/1/) 
* 2003-10-10 :: Mid-Atlantic Anarchist Book Fair
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/calendar/appointmentview/4/) 
* 2003-10-10 :: Workers Control Conference
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/calendar/appointmentview/8/) 
* 2003-10-24 :: Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/calendar/appointmentview/9/) 
* 2003-10-24 :: NY, Black Anarchism
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/calendar/appointmentview/13/) 
* 2003-10-25 :: London Anarchist Bookfair
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/calendar/appointmentview/2/) 
* 2003-10-25 :: Toronto Anarchist Bookfair
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/calendar/appointmentview/3/) 
* 2003-10-25 :: The Second Annual New Orleans Bookfair
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/calendar/appointmentview/6/) 
* 2003-11-08 :: 5th Annual Dutch Anarchist Bookfair
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/calendar/appointmentview/15/) 
* 2003-11-11 :: France, Saint-Ouen (Paris), Libertarian Social Forum
(http://www.anarchist-studies.org/calendar/appointmentview/12/) 

IAS Calendar: http://www.anarchist-studies.org/calendar

That's all for this issue of IAS News. If you think any of this information would be of value to a friend or organization, please feel free to forward this newsletter. Send suggestions and comments to: info@anarchist-studies.org To switch to the html version of this newsletter, change the email address that you are currently subscribed with, or to unsubscribe: info@anarchist-studies.org Copyleft 2003 Institute for Anarchist Studies http://www.anarchist-studies.org Institute for Anarchist Studies 73 Canterbury D.D.O., Quebec Canada, H9B 2G5 Tel / Fax.: 1 (514) 421-0470 Email: info@anarchist-studies.org

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