Anti-Criminalization Communiversity: 2025 Course Catalog
Black Radical Women in the U.S. 1910–1960—A Study and Discussion Circle
Facilitated by Mariame Kaba
“In far too many historic portrayals black radicals are always men, communists are white men, and feminists are white women.” —Maxine Craig
This study and discussion circle is focused on the contributions of Black radical women activists and theorists from the early 20th century through the Cold War era. Most of these women were affiliated with the U.S. Communist Party (CPUSA) and others were part of various socialist organizations.
This circle will consider the backgrounds, thinking, and writing of some of these leaders. We will specifically discuss the lives and contributions of Marvel Cooke, Shirley Graham Du Bois, Vicki Garvin, Esther Cooper Jackson, Claudia Jones, Queen Mother Audley Moore, and Louise Thompson Patterson.
This list does not begin to scratch the surface of radical Black women in the U.S. who have contributed to social, economic, political, and cultural analysis and to organizing. We will begin with the women listed above in our November 15 discussion circle.
Communiversity
Catalog
August - November 2025
Communiversity workshops and classes are open to people 18 years and older. They are not open to people under 18.
Please only register if you are sure to attend as space is limited. In addition, we ask that free slots be reserved for people who cannot afford to make a donation. For those who can donate, please only register for a donation ticket on a sliding scale.
We strive to make this space as inclusive as possible but we are incurring costs to facilitate Communiversity so donations are very much appreciated. Finally, please do not register for other people, only for yourself.