Black Socialists in America

Black Socialists in America[lower-alpha 1] (BSA) is an American political group that organizes among predominantly poor and working-class Black Americans and thats stated goal is to create a national platform and network for those who identify as Black American Socialists.[4]

Black Socialists in America
FoundedApril 2018 (2018-04)
IdeologyAnti-capitalism[1]
Anti-racism[2]
Anti-imperialism[2]
Democratic socialism[2]
Libertarian socialism[2]
Internationalism[2]
Intercommunalism[2]
Direct democracy[2]
Eco-socialism[2]
Social ecology[3]
Intersectionality[2]
Political positionLeft-wing
Colors  Black
Website
blacksocialists.us

Since its foundation, the group has worked on grassroots initiatives with organizations across the country,[5][6] received national media coverage,[7] and an endorsement from Noam Chomsky.[8]

The group has 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[9] and Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin,[10] as well as political organizations like Kongreya Star.[11]

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.[12] 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.[13][14] 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.[15] The Dual Power App X account last tweeted on December 19, 2023.[16]

See also

Notes
  1. Formerly known as Black Socialists of America

References
  1. Ostrow, Teddy (August 28, 2019). "Black Socialists of America Is Putting Anti-Capitalism on the Map". The Nation. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  2. "Core Principles and Objectives 2018". blacksocialists.us. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
  3. "Core Principles and Objectives 2021" https://blacksocialists.us/features/principles
  4. "BSA - About". blacksocialists.us. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  5. "Symbiosis: a new grassroots network". The Ecologist. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  6. Senderowicz, Daniela (December 4, 2018). "Student Debt Must Become Part of the Battle Against Poverty". Truthout. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  7. Dembicki, Geoff; Cheadle, Harry (October 4, 2018). "Socialism Is Incredibly Popular but Does Anyone Know What 'Socialism' Is?". Vice. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  8. "Noam Chomsky Endorses BSA (Statement)". blacksocialists.us. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  9. "5 Hot Events Happening This Week in Bushwick (11.26 - 11.30)". Bushwick Daily. November 26, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  10. Black Socialists in America and Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin: In Conversation, retrieved December 20, 2023
  11. Black Socialists in America x Kongra Star: In Conversation, retrieved December 20, 2023
  12. "BSA Donation Page".
  13. "Dual Power App Website".
  14. "Stack App Website".
  15. "Stack App Tweets".
  16. "December 19th, 2023 Tweets".
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