Whose Gospel Is It?: Empire, the Oppressed, and the Battle for Christianity

The profound legacy of American Christianity reveals a striking dichotomy: a faith that has historically upheld domination and one that fervently resists it. From the hidden church of the enslaved to Black abolitionism and Indigenous Christian defiance, oppressed communities have seized the Gospel to construct their liberation narrative. As institutional power consolidated in the hands of reactionary forces, an urgent call emerged for believers to reclaim their spiritual heritage and resist Christian nationalism. The challenge lies in forging an organized Christian movement capable of translating faith into collective action that confronts exploitation and promotes social justice, reinvigorating the powerful tradition of liberation Christianity.

Harriet Tubman and the Science of Escape: Maroon Strategy, Labor Rebellion, and the Black Woman Who Turned Slavery Against Itself

Harriet Tubman did not merely flee bondage; she attacked the economic foundations of slavery by organizing collective escape, disrupting the immobilization of Black labor, and later striking directly at Confederate infrastructure in war. Emerging from a regime that depended on the total control of Black women’s bodies, she transformed from exploited worker into disciplined strategist,... Continue Reading →

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