The Tragedy Behind ANOTHER COUNTRY by James Baldwin Prince Shakur 2024-08-02 | In this video, we talk about Eugene Worth, a friend of James Baldwin's who greatly impacted his life. We talk friendship, Blackness, mental health, and queer longing. TRIGGER WARNING: this video mentions mental health and suicide numerous times. #Baldwin100 #jamesbaldwin 00:00 📚 Intro to JAMES BALDWIN and ANOTHER COUNTRY02:26 Reading from IN AN AMERICA ON FIRE, BALDWINS LEGACY LED ME TO PARIS04:55 On how Eugene Worth impacted Baldwin and led to Rufus in ANOTHER COUNTRY10:20 How my queer coming of age affected my writing and my memoir WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD11:00 On Queer Survival and Black Mental Health12:12 How homophobia affected James Baldwin's mental health and my organizing life15:50 Unpacking how grief affects us and what it means to lose people19:22 Outro-MENTIONED BOOKS:🔗 ANOTHER COUNTRY by James Baldwin: bookshop.org/a/23229/9780679744719🔗 "In An America on Fire, Baldwin's Legacy Led Me To Paris" (essay): princeshakur.medium.com/in-an-america-on-fire-baldwins-legacy-led-me-to-paris-295ded7a785b🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422-WATCH MY JAMES BALDWIN VIDEOS... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_MozXa8pGIIYxkT-_-sr-HQ3&si=0ousbYp14X5DlYf--Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
Why Are We OBSESSED with Hot Revolutionaries? Prince Shakur 2025-01-12 | Why does "hotness" dominate the conversation around political violence? In this video, we explore the intersections of desirability politics, revolutionary violence, and media spectacle, using the Luigi Manjoni case as a lens to unpack how attractiveness shapes public perception. From AI edits to social media thirsting, we dive into how aesthetics influence activism and dilute the complexity of revolutionary movements.Drawing on key texts like Blood in My Eye by George Jackson and Belly of the Beast by Deshaun Harrison, we analyze the deeper ties between desirability, anti-blackness, capitalism, and power. Is hotness an entry point for revolutionary discourse or a distraction from meaningful organizing? Watch now to explore these questions and more.TO LEARN MORE....🔗 "Revolutionary Suicide" by Huey P. Newton: bookshop.org/a/23229/9780143105329🔗 "Belly of the Beast" by DaShaun Harrison: bookshop.org/a/23229/9781623175979🔗 "Black Against The Empire": bookshop.org/a/23229/9780520293281[affiliate links]🎥 1995's "PANTHER" [movie]: youtube.com/watch?v=b1PmnZ9hejw&pp=ygULcGFudGVyIDE5OTU%3D🔗 "The Revolutionary Aesthetics of the Black Panther Party & Its Impact on Fashion Today" [article]: kansascitydefender.com/fashion/black-panther-party-fashion-aesthetic🎥 WHAT TO WATCH NEXT......... "Let's Get Political" Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_Mq1ZEzn7Bl7bgWpczrN_Sjy&si=r02CMBC_18CONm8n-Video Chapters00:00 Intro01:22 George Jackson on POLITICAL VIOLENCE 02:11 On DESIRABILITY POLITICS and Revolutionary leaders04:09 Reading from THE BELLY OF THE BEAST by DaShaun Harrison06:36 The history of UGLY LAWS in the US07:45 Why I ran a semi-nude political campaign in college - VOTE BARE09:35 On the DESIRABILITY and RELATABILITY of Luigi Mangione14:30 The BPP, Huey Newton, the Soul Breaker and REVOLUTIONARY AESTHETICS18:36 The history of REVOLUTIONARY AESTHETICS and the Black Panther Party20:31 Assata Shakur and Education vs Aesthetics in the BPP22:22 The first televised debate between Kennedy and Nixon 24:03 Outro -----------------------------------------------------------HOW TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL.... 💰 MEANS TV DISCOUNT - Get 20% off MEANS TV with code PRINCE - means.tv/orders/customer_info?o=70845&d=PRINCEHOW TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422___________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: princeshakurassistant@gmail.comFor authorization purposes only
How To Become An Organizer (my story) | DIRECT ACTION 101 - EP 1 Prince Shakur 2025-01-05 | Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my sponsor to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed: aura.com/princeshakur-In Direct Action 101 Episode 1, I take you through the last ten years of my journey in grassroots organizing. From navigating police tactics and planning marches to holding meetings and developing strategies for change, I share key lessons that have shaped my path. Whether new to activism or a seasoned organizer, this episode offers insights into direct action, anarchism, and the powerful movements that have shaped our world. #DirectAction101 #Anarchism #Politics -VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction to Direct Action 10102:10 – Childhood lessons on immigration, the carceral system, and becoming radicalized in high school10:51 – College years: BLM movement, Ferguson protests, and student organizing25:05 – Adult radicalization: Labor organizing, anarchism, and witnessing Nuit Debout in France35:16 – Joining the Standing Rock movement, complexities of social movements, and dealing with PTSD45:40 – Lessons from Standing Rock and 2016 activism49:00 – Moving to Ohio and organizing with the Black Queer and Intersectional Collective52:25 – Mutual aid work at the U.S.-Mexico border in 201854:05 – Taking a break: Writing a book and reflecting on organizing lessons55:51 – The 2020 George Floyd rebellion: Abolition, state repression, and questioning traditional marches59:59 – The importance of security culture in activism01:00:59 – Publishing When They Tell You to Be Good (WTTYTBG) and moving to NYC01:02:01 – Ohio organizing and legal defense work for the Boeing 501:05:47 – Radical YouTube, launching The Dugout podcast, and anarchist media01:08:33 – Humanitarian support work at the border01:09:54 – Q&A: Reflections on organizing and personal growth01:15:04 – Outro: What’s next for Direct Action 101-TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TOPICS IN THE VIDEO📚 STANDING ROCK - "Black Snake Killaz" (doc): youtube.com/watch?v=4dWeg_jHdK0&t=2523s&pp=ygUSYmxhY2sgc25ha2Uga2lsbGF6📚 BLACK LIVES MATTER - "Whose Streets" (doc): http://www.whosestreetsfilm.com🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422🔗 SECURITY CULTURE - "What Is Security Culture" (zine): sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/security/what-is-security-culture-a-guide-to-staying-safe🔗 BOEING 5 AND LEGAL DEFENSE WORK: organizingmythoughts.org/challenging-the-war-machine-the-boeing-5s-legal-struggle-Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | Writing____________________________________________________________________SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL...➡️ GET 20% OFF ON MEANS TV with code PRINCE - means.tv/orders/customer_info?o=70845&d=PRINCE____________________________________________________________________WHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.comFor authorization purposes only
weve gotta talk about 2024... Prince Shakur 2024-12-10 | I sat down to talk about the chaotic year of 2024 and some observations while walking away from it - from the UHC assassin to desirability politics to social media to class consciousness. #politics #2024 🎥 WHAT TO WATCH NEXT......... A PLAYLIST TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POLITICS: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_Mq1ZEzn7Bl7bgWpczrN_SjyVIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:15 - How HUMOR is a potential vehicle to CLASS CONSCIOUSNESS05:58 - The sinister wealth behind Trump's upcoming cabinet07:24 - What is CLASS CONSCIOUSNESS in the digital age?11:19 - How IDENTITY POLITICS and KAMALA HARRIS lost in 202415:16 - Are ANARCHISTS a part of the American Left?21:20 - ANTI-REPRESSION work will be vital coming forward25:29 - The sinister danger behind ART becoming CONTENT28:33 - Outro and What's Coming in 2025MENTIONED MEDIA...Trump assembling US cabinet of billionaires worth combined $340bn...theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/06/trump-us-cabinet-billionaires-----------------------------------------------------------HOW TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL.... 💰 MEANS TV DISCOUNT - Get 20% off MEANS TV with code PRINCE - means.tv/orders/customer_info?o=70845&d=PRINCEHOW TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422___________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.comFor authorization purposes only
I Tried to Sell My Novel and Failed: Why Im Taking A Writing Break Prince Shakur 2024-12-01 | GET 20% OFF on MEANS TV with code PRINCE - means.tv/orders/customer_info?o=70845&d=PRINCEIt's time to talk about one of the BIG creative disappointments this year - finishing and being unable to sell my novel after my first book was published in 2022. #writing #publishing 🎥 WHAT TO WATCH NEXT......... A PLAYLIST TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WRITING: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_Mo5OgC3FnEbVn-GSZELv74oVIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 Intro02:49 May 2024 - Finishing my novel05:40 What novel edits were like07:40 What life was like after novel edits08:27 June 2024 - Starting book submissions for my novel 11:09 How writing about grief helped me confront it in my life13:50 July 2024 - Book submission anxiety starts and multi-tasking16:12 August 2024 - The confusion of being an anti-capitalist writer18:22 Trying to deal with book rejection21:18 Why I left the country to clear my head23:40 From a SCARCITY mindset to GRATITUDE mindset25:15 OCTOBER 2024 - Talking my agent, ending book submissions and processing29:39 Outro-Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.comFor authorization purposes only
come to italy and croatia with me Prince Shakur 2024-11-24 | ➡️ GET 20% OFF ON MEANS TV with code PRINCE - means.tv/orders/customer_info?o=70845&d=PRINCEI went to Europe a few months ago, and here's how it went in Italy and Croatia. #travel #italy #blacktravel 00:00 Italy 10:46 CroatiaVideos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.comFor authorization purposes only
The 2024 Election is Over: It’s Time to ORGANIZE Against Fascism Prince Shakur 2024-11-15 | In this video, I break down some more nuanced thoughts about the pitfalls of division among the left after the 2024 election, the implications of a Trump presidency, our need to resist empire, and the different modes of organizing we can have moving forward while resisting Trump, fascism, and empire. Also features a guest appearance of my co-host, Jordan, from @thedugoutpod #election #anarchism #blackanarchismIntro inspired by @lucretia_macevil 's latest video:youtube.com/watch?v=fzVx9aJYx98&t=1218s&pp=ygUPbHVjcmV0aWEgbWNldmls🎥 WHAT TO WATCH NEXT......... A PLAYLIST TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POLITICS: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_Mq1ZEzn7Bl7bgWpczrN_SjyTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro 02:26 Unpacking Post-Election Shame and Voting Demographics04:04 Why and How America Repeats Itself07:00 Who voted for Trump in 2024?10:52 White Supremacy and Western Individualism Won?15:30 The Dems Failed Their Base About Gaza 17:27 Dealing with ANGER and DEFEAT20:21 Why We Must Resist and A Chat w @thedugoutpod 33:47 COMING 2025 - A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO DIRECT ACTION-RELATED RESEARCH:🔗 NBC Exit Polls: nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/exit-polls🔗 BLACK SNAKE KILLAZ (documentary on Standing Rock): youtube.com/watch?v=4dWeg_jHdK0-Support independent media and get 20% off Means TV with code PRINCE - means.tv/orders/customer_info?o=70845&d=PRINCE-WHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
Why Im not surprised Donald Trump won... Prince Shakur 2024-11-07 | A few honest thoughts during this momentary conclusion of the 2024 U.S. presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. From the horrors of Indigenous, Black, brown, and anti-poor genocide, we all know America’s unwillingness to repair its foundational harms drives us into cycles of repression. #election2024 #blackanarchism -WATCH MY VIDEOS ABOUT POLITICS... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_Mq1ZEzn7Bl7bgWpczrN_Sjy&si=eN0lRuafZKX55c7n-Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingSupport independent media and get 20% off Means TV with code PRINCE - means.tv/orders/customer_info?o=70845&d=PRINCEWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
Why Voting Isnt The Answer: From the RACIST HISTORY of U.S. Voting to the 2024 Election Prince Shakur 2024-10-28 | Support independent media and get 20% off Means TV with code PRINCE.In “Why Voting Isn’t The Answer: From the RACIST HISTORY of U.S. Voting to the 2024 Election,” I discuss why choosing not to vote can be a step toward real change. Rather than empowering us, voting often upholds systems that control and oppress marginalized communities. Drawing on the history of U.S. voting and insights from leaders like Malcolm X and MLK, I explain how change happens beyond the ballot box. This video breaks down why the “lesser evil” mindset is misleading and how the U.S. voting system has consistently failed Black and Indigenous communities, showing that direct action is a stronger path to liberation. #voting #anarchism #blackanarchism -SIGN UP FOR MEANS TVUse code PRINCE to get 20% off your Means TV subscription. Link to Sign Up: means.tv/orders/customer_info?o=70845&d=PRINCE -WATCH MY VIDEOS ABOUT POLITICS... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_Mq1ZEzn7Bl7bgWpczrN_Sjy&si=eN0lRuafZKX55c7n-VIDEO CHAPTERS0:00 - 5:56 INTRO: Means TV & What Drives Anti-Voting Beliefs?5:56 - 11:30 On The Validity of Not Wanting to Vote and Needing More11:30 - 29:04 How the Electoral College Came From A Fear of Democracy29:04 - 33:54 The Racist Motivations of The Electoral College and the Three-Fifths Compromise33:54 - 41:30 MLK on Voting in GIVE US THE BALLOT speech41:30 - 54:43 On Black Self-Defense and Malcolm X on Voting in THE BALLOT OR THE BULLET speech54:54 - 01:04:36 Why We’re Told to Vote: Unpacking the Faulty Logic01:04:36 - -01:08:34 Blackness, Obama, and Voting Shame: What’s Really at Stake?01:08:34 - 01:17:38 INTERVIEW w Jordan M on Abolition and Voting01:17:38 - 01:26:10 How Trauma and Resistance Make a Path Forward01:26:10 - End | OUTRO - How can we resist moving forward?Media Mentioned:🔗 History of the Electoral College and Founding Fathers’ Intentions - history.com/news/electoral-college-founding-fathers-constitutional-convention🔗 Presidents Who Lost the Popular Vote - history.com/news/presidents-electoral-college-popular-vote🔗 Obama’s Comments on Black Voter Turnout and Kamala Harris - npr.org/2024/10/10/g-s1-27633/barack-obama-kamala-harris-black-men-pennsylvania🔗 AIPAC’s Influence on U.S. Elections - theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/16/congress-election-pro-israel-lobby-aipac🔗 Three-Fifths Compromise and the Racist Origins of the Electoral College - teenvogue.com/story/electoral-college-slavery-three-fifths-compromise-history🔗 Malcolm X’s “The Ballot or the Bullet” Speech - http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/speeches/malcolm_x_ballot.htmlVideos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | Writing--WHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
I’m Partnering with Means TV: Here’s What That Means Prince Shakur 2024-10-28 | I’m bringing my Black anarchist content to Means TV, the first anti-capitalist streaming platform. Join me on Means TV as I dive deep into radical history, Black liberation, and anti-oppression topics—completely uncensored. This partnership lets me go further into the issues that matter, challenging the status quo and uplifting community-driven ideas. #MeansTV Support independent, anti-capitalist media and get 20% off your first month at Means TV with code PRINCE. Let’s build a space where stories and ideas for real change can thrive. Join us on Means TV and help reshape media!To watch my videos on MEANS TV: means.tv/programs/prince-shakur?category_id=25737Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
i went to ROME to calm the chaos Prince Shakur 2024-10-21 | Back in September, I started off a three week through Europe, going from NYC to Rome on my first stop. #rome #travel Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
What is our point of intervention in these ongoing conflicts and genocides? Prince Shakur 2024-10-14 | ...
Why This Election Season SUCKS: The Failures of the U.S. in the Face of Fascism, and Palestine Prince Shakur 2024-10-13 | I don’t buy into voting anymore. Growing up Black in America, I saw firsthand how this country’s promises are hollow, designed to keep us in line and numb to the real violence happening around us. The American Dream is just that—a dream, while the reality is state violence, mass incarceration, and militarism that extends far beyond our borders.In this video compilation, I break down why the 2024 U.S. election won’t bring us the change we’ve been told to hope for. It’s not just about Democrats or Republicans—it’s about a system built on violence, from Palestine to the streets of our cities. I’m done pretending that casting a vote will disrupt a legacy of brutality and control. We need real resistance that goes beyond ballots and embraces the kind of radical organizing that doesn’t ask for permission. #2024election #palestine #blackanarchism -CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:54 On WEB DuBois and Black Capitalism13:53 Why you can't vote away FASCISM53:40 Why Abolitionists don't trust Kamala Harris01:19:11 How MEMES ARE PACIFYING US to fascism01:49:20 Why The US Is Fascist02:55:54 Why Fascism Needs A Hero Like Donald Trump03:11:18 On The Dangers of Project 2025 and Complacency -WATCH MY VIDEOS ABOUT POLITICS... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_Mq1ZEzn7Bl7bgWpczrN_Sjy&si=eN0lRuafZKX55c7n-Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
Two Years Later: How Writing WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD Healed Me Prince Shakur 2024-10-06 | It’s been two years since the release of my memoir, When They Tell You To Be Good, and the journey has been transformative. In this video, I reflect on what writing this book has taught me about masculinity, Black mortality, and personal growth as a queer Black man. Through confronting grief, toxic masculinity, and abandonment, I’ve come to realize that the answers we seek often lie within us, and writing has been my way of reclaiming that power.Join me as I share the key lessons from my memoir and how they continue to shape my understanding of survival and resilience. Whether you’ve read When They Tell You To Be Good or are discovering it for the first time, this video offers a deep dive into how writing can be a tool for self-discovery and healing. #writing #whentheytellyoutobegood🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/978195353442200:00 Intro01:08 I met an artist on a plane while coming back from Europe and talked loss06:14 Reading and reflecting on Chapter 114:55 How GRIEF and LIFE are non-linear18:57 The emotional price of being an organizer28:54 Imagining my own evening for my father and IVideos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
PROJECT 2025 Isnt The Threat, Our Lack of Resistance Is Prince Shakur 2024-09-29 | In this video, I explore why the real problem isn’t just Project 2025, but our collective failure to resist U.S. imperialism and state violence. While Project 2025 threatens immigration, reproductive rights, and public education, it’s a continuation of America’s monopoly on power. I break down how media illiteracy, memes, and glorified politicians soothe us, and why both political parties use immigrants as scapegoats. The key isn’t just opposing one project—it’s building the capacity to resist the broader empire and fight for true liberation. Let’s talk about what real resistance looks like.SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS... Let’s talk about what resistance really means. Drop a comment below with your thoughts on how we can resist more effectively, and don’t forget to share this video with others who care about justice and liberation.00:00 Intro01:24 Kamala Harris Campaign, Oprah, and the Betrayal of the Black Elite04:08 The Need for Social Media Literacy and An End To Xenophobia07:24 Breaking Down Policies In Project 202514:58 Project 2025 on Immigration16:43 On the terror of potential DE-NATURALIZATION under Trump 202420:31 On the need for resistance, whether under PROJECT 2025 or Kamala Harris27:37 Why we resist no matter what the outcome32:43 OutroResources Mentioned:🔗 What Is Project 2025? :bbc.com/news/articles/c977njnvq2do🔗 Pro-Palestine Students Face Censorship: middleeasteye.net/trending/columbia-and-nyu-pro-palestine-students-face-censorship🔗 Black Panther Party & Fred Hampton’s Legacy: youtube.com/watch?v=u8aaFebUNMU&pp=ygUyYmxhY2sgcGFudGhlciBwYXJ0eSBmcmVkIGhhbXB0b24gdG91ciBtdXJkZXIgaG91c2U%3D🔗 DNC and Social Media Influencers: nytimes.com/2024/08/23/us/politics/dnc-social-media-influencers.html-WATCH MY VIDEOS ABOUT POLITICS... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_Mq1ZEzn7Bl7bgWpczrN_Sjy&si=eN0lRuafZKX55c7n-Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
How Political Memes Pacify FASCISM: The Real Dangers Behind Trump’s Xenophobia Prince Shakur 2024-09-19 | In this video, I explore the dangers of memeifying politics, focusing on Trump's xenophobic comments about Haitian immigrants during the 2024 presidential debate in Springfield, Ohio. As a child of West Indian immigrants and an Ohioan, this issue hits close to home. While memes might seem like harmless fun, turning serious issues like xenophobia into jokes helps normalize hate and even strengthens fascism in America.Meme culture pacifies us, making it easier to laugh than resist. But when we joke about xenophobia, we’re not fighting it—we’re allowing it to grow. I dive into how the right weaponizes memes for recruitment and violence, and how progressives can fall into the trap of defanging politicians with humor. The memeification of US politics is a slippery slope, and Trump 2024 is just one example of how political humor can distract us from real dangers.---VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 INTRO02:24 Trump's Xenophobia Against Haitian Immigrants In Springfield and Meme Reactions05:01 My Experience As A Child of Jamaican Immigrants In Ohio07:24 Where the Springfield OH Xenophobia Disinformation Came From09:01 Why is it so important for Americans to MEMEIFY xenophobia?09:25 The pros and cons of online politicization and pacification10:39 How FASCISM shows up in our media12:06 What is a MEME and Examples of the MEMEIFICATION of USA politics13:11 How the far right uses MEMES to incentivize political violence and bigotry17:03 The different functions of the MEMEIFICATION of US politics24:47 How certain modes of joking and coping are a sign of STRUCTURAL PRIVILEGE28:83 How do we resist FASCISM on and offline31:44 OUTRO----Media and Research Mentioned:🔗 Migrant Caravan National Emergency - Daily Dot: dailydot.com/irl/migrant-caravan-national-emergency🔗 Inside the Hate Factory: How Facebook Fuels Far-Right Profit - The Guardian: theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/dec/06/inside-the-hate-factory-how-facebook-fuels-far-right-profit🔗 Trump Referred to Haiti and African Countries as 'Shithole Nations' - NBC News: nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-referred-haiti-african-countries-shithole-nations-n836946🔗 A Brief History of Fascist Lies by Federico Finchelstein: bookshop.org/a/23229/9780520389779🔗 Why It’s Time for White Male Mediocrity to Lose - Ijeoma Oluo, NBC News: nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/ijeoma-oluo-why-it-s-time-white-male-mediocrity-lose-n1251948-WATCH MY VIDEOS ABOUT POLITICS... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_Mq1ZEzn7Bl7bgWpczrN_Sjy&si=eN0lRuafZKX55c7n-Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
Why US Meme Culture Is Dangerous Prince Shakur 2024-09-18 | Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
Why The USA Is FASCIST: A Breakdown of State Violence and Anti-Blackness Prince Shakur 2024-09-14 | Get 20% Off on MEANS TV with code PRINCE - means.tv/orders/customer_info?o=70845&d=PRINCEIn this video essay, I break down why the U.S. state should be considered fascist, exposing how both the Democratic and Republican parties have employed the same oppressive tactics throughout history. I connect fascism, anti-Blackness, and militarism to show how the U.S. political system weaponizes language, suppresses social movements, and perpetuates state violence—especially against marginalized communities.We’ll dive into topics like COINTELPRO, necropolitics, and how militarism manifests through projects like Cop Cities and police repression. By examining historical parallels, such as how U.S. gas baths at the border inspired Nazi Germany, I reveal how xenophobia, state violence, and militarism are integral to fascism in America. This video also covers how both Democrats and Republicans share the same talking points to maintain the status quo, and why defining the U.S. as fascist is crucial in understanding the future of repression. #blackanarchism CORRECTION at 33 MINS: Tortugeta used THEY/THEM pronouns.FEATURING @lucretia_macevil and STOPTHESWEEPS61400:00 Intro03:00 The US state is fascist04:47 Why the DNC was a mess for aligning with Republicans08:28 The Meme-ification of USA politics as a Smokescreen for state violence10:38 How Democrats and Republicans are using the same talking points 12:30 The Weaponization of Social Movement language and Black Struggle in US politics13:22 What is FASCISM + Looking at it through the lens of Anti-Blackness19:55 Shared Qualities Between FASCISM and ANTI-BLACKNESS24:13 What is REPRESSION, how it relates to FASCISM, and COINTELPRO25:50 COINTELPRO and SECURITY CULTURE27:16 What is NECROPOLITICS and how US democracy is fueled by death30:00 How MILITARISM is an expression of US FASCISM 32:40 COP CITIES and POLICE MILITARISM as a sign of future repression36:45 Hurricane Katrina as an expression of ANTI-BLACK VIOLENCE38:15 Xenophobia as FASCISM and How USA Gas Baths Inspired Hitler41:20 The Supreme Court making homeless illegal and anti-poor violence45:17 Interview with Sam of STOP THE SWEEPS on state violence against people without housing50:40 @lucretia_macevil on How We're In Abusive Relationship With The Government01:02:53 Why defining US state violence as Fascism matters01:07:40 OutroMEDIA MENTIONED🔗 The Uncommitted Movement Video w @olurinatti : 🔗 On Cop Cities: isyourlifebetter.net/cop-cities-usa🔗 On Necropolitics: teenvogue.com/story/what-is-necropolitics | anarch.cc/uploads/achille-mbembe/necropolitics.pdf🔗 George Jackson on Fascism: blackagendareport.com/transcript-analyzing-correct-method-combating-american-fascism-george-jackson-1971🔗 1917 US Gas Baths: vox.com/2019/7/29/8934848/gasoline-baths-border-mexico-dark-history🔗 STOP THE SWEEPS 614: instagram.com/stopthesweeps614🔗 @lucretia_macevil video on HOW STATE IS LIKE A DOMESTIC ABUSER: youtube.com/watch?v=NcIt4Im8Dbc&t=1103s-WATCH MY VIDEOS ABOUT POLITICS... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_Mq1ZEzn7Bl7bgWpczrN_Sjy&si=eN0lRuafZKX55c7n-Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
BEFORE I DIE | a 2024 short film Prince Shakur 2024-08-23 | ABOUT THE FILM | "BEFORE I DIE" is a short film that delves into the complex dynamics of friendship. Set in Columbus, Ohio, the story follows Dom and Derrick, two longtime friends, who spend the night before a big event drinking and finally confronting the issues they've kept hidden for years. Screened at Black Alphabet Film Festival, Chicago, 2024.Written by Prince Shakur. Directed by Julian Foglietti.-Cast:Dom: Prince ShakurDerrick: Bryson Shultz-Crew:Director: Julian FogliettiWriter: Prince ShakurProducer: Eli HillerEditor: Madison Van BurenAssociate Producer: Sydney LawsonLine Producer: Desirée LevingstonProduction Coordinator: Victoria SouzaDirector of Photography: Noah Higgins1st Assistant Director: Elizabeth MacleodScript Supervisor: Sarah Bieber1st Assistant Camera: Gracie Becker2nd Assistant Camera: Emma KathleenGaffer: Sam LahiriBest Boy Electric: Jack MillerKey Grip: Sydney LawsonBest Boy Grip: Cameron HansonDolly Grip: Salim RileyLocation Sound Mixers: Samuel Thompson, Gokul Muralitharan, Caleb FaiziMakeup: Camille E. BurgessWardrobe: Sarah AnchorUnit Stills Photographers: Shiann Banks, Coleton Brown, Paul McAllisterProduction Assistants: Drey Williams, Déja RussellMusic: Nick theKidd - I Have Dreams Where I Drown in a Swimming PoolSpecial Thanks:, Bonnefacio, Henry Harding, Brian Crimmins, Parable Coffee, Film Commission, Nick FancherVideos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
Why Abolitionists DONT TRUST Kamala Harris Prince Shakur 2024-08-22 | In this analysis, we dive deep into Kamala Harris’s political career and examine why settling for the "lesser evil" might not be a viable strategy for progressives. We explore Harris’s policy record, including her controversial stances and funding sources, particularly her relationship with Israel. This video scrutinizes Harris’s role in the 2024 presidential race and its implications for future elections. Whether you're a classic Democrat questioning the limits of reform or a far-left skeptic of Democratic progress, this video provides essential insights into why Kamala Harris may not be the progressive champion we need. #blackanarchism 🔗 BLACK RADICAL READER I : amazon.com/Black-Reader-Searching-Radical-Connections/dp/B0D7JPVXN9?ref_=ast_author_dp-Timestamps:Introduction and Overview (0:00 - 1:30)Who is Kamala Harris? (1:31 - 4:15)Understanding the Lesser Evil Concept (4:16 - 7:45)Harris’s Policy Record and Controversies (7:46 - 11:20)Funding and Foreign Policy: Israel and Harris (11:21 - 14:30)Comparing Harris to Other Political Figures (14:31 - 17:00)The Impact of Voting Choices on Future Elections (17:01 - 19:30)Why Some Abolitionists Reject Harris (19:31 - 22:00)Summary and Final Thoughts (22:01 - 24:00)Call to Action and End Credits (24:01 - End)-WATCH MY VIDEOS ABOUT POLITICS... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_Mq1ZEzn7Bl7bgWpczrN_Sjy&si=eN0lRuafZKX55c7n-Videos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
James Baldwin, Billy Porter, and Queer Trauma: A Critical Deep Dive Prince Shakur 2024-08-15 | In this video, I delve into the complexities of queer representation in Hollywood, focusing on the legacies of James Baldwin and Billy Porter. We’ll explore how biopics often misrepresent queer icons, highlighting themes of queer trauma and identity politics. Through Baldwin's literary genius and Porter's influence, we'll examine the manipulation and exploitation of marginalized voices in mainstream media. Join me as we challenge Hollywood's narratives and strive for authentic representation of queer history. #jamesbaldwin 🔗 Resources & References [affiliate links]📚: “GOD MADE MY FACE: A COLLECTIVE PORTRAIT OF JAMES BALDWIN”: bookshop.org/a/23229/9781954947092📚: “James Baldwin 3-Book Box Set”: bookshop.org/a/23229/9780593688120-VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 🌈 Introduction: Queer Trauma Through Baldwin & Porter02:18 🔥 Controversial Zionist Views: Porter vs. Baldwin05:42 💰 Artistic Integrity vs. Financial Gain in Baldwin Biopic08:15 🎭 Critiquing Porter's Choices & Baldwin's Legacy11:50 ⚖️ Porter's Stance on Palestinian Rights14:42 🚫 Hollywood's Revisionism & Biopic Impact17:41 🏆 Porter in Baldwin Biopic: Controversy & Politics20:29 📝 Baldwin & Malcolm X: Portraying Complex Realities23:56 🎬 Cleaver's Critique & Baldwin's Hollywood Experience26:18 📽️ Hollywood's Dilution of Baldwin's Radicalism27:42 🎥 Balancing Artistic Integrity: Baldwin vs. Spike Lee35:22 📚 Porter's Memoir: Discrimination, Homelessness, Trauma41:31 🎭 Art as Sanctuary: Porter's Healing Through Expression44:16 🎭 Complexities of Queer Representation in Hollywood46:49 🎥 Identity Manipulation & Rise of Bad Biopics49:57 🎞️ Tragic Figures in Biopics: Erasure & Lack of Nuance52:23 🌍 Trauma, Consciousness-Raising, & Collective Action56:22 📽️ Baldwin & Porter: Different Paths of Handling Trauma01:06:07 🏳️🌈 Subversive Narratives & Redefined Success-WATCH MY JAMES BALDWIN VIDEOS... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_MozXa8pGIIYxkT-_-sr-HQ3&si=0ousbYp14X5DlYf--#JamesBaldwin #BillyPorter #QueerTrauma #Biopics #Hollywood #RepresentationVideos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
James Baldwins GAYEST Novel: GIOVANNIS ROOM Prince Shakur 2024-08-08 | I had to do a talk and review of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin, a novel I read literally every year and consider one of my writing Bibles. Welcome to my JAMES BALDWIN book review and analysis series. #JamesBaldwin #GiovannisRoomMENTIONED MEDIA AND BOOKS:🔗 GIOVANNI’S ROOM by JAMES BALDWIN… bookshop.org/a/23229/9780345806567 [Bookshop affiliate link]VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:58 Background on GIOVANNI'S ROOM by James Baldwin04:15 How I first learned about James Baldwin and Traveling to Paris in 201606:10 The tragedy of not loving others in GIOVANNI'S ROOM09:50 Reading from my favorite passage 14:50 Reacting to Baldwin's writing 17:00 Ocean Vuong on QUEER DESIRE20:28 THE LAST INTERVIEW on why James Baldwin wrote GIOVANNIS ROOM26:04 OUTROWATCH MY JAMES BALDWIN VIDEOS... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_MozXa8pGIIYxkT-_-sr-HQ3&si=0ousbYp14X5DlYf--NEW VIDEOS EVERY WEEK ON BLACK/RADICAL HISTORY, JAMES BALDWIN, TRAVEL AND THE WRITING LIFEWHERE TO FIND ME...https://bio.site/princeshakurDONATE TO MY PATREON...ttps://www.patreon.com/princeshakurMY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
Kamala Harris: Progressive Hero Or Fascist Threat? Prince Shakur 2024-07-31 | In this video, I break down common leftist critiques of Kamala Harris. From the feminist hero narrative shaped by identity politics to her controversial prosecutorial record, we dive deep into how the Democratic Party can often serve as another face of repression to social movements. Most importantly, we explore the critical question: Kamala Harris: The Hero We Need or Fascist Threat?Join me as I discuss Harris's impact on marginalized communities, her alignment with the status quo, and the implications of her policies. Is she truly the progressive leader she claims to be, or does her history suggest otherwise? Watch now to find out!#KamalaHarris #blackanarchism BOOKS AND MEDIA MENTIONED...🔗... “Smart on Crime”: thriftbooks.com/w/smart-on-crime_kamala-harris/495726/?srsltid=AfmBOoqYFwTArwng3D8qJ6O0PceREogeCvtbJFqvjDrrnhCSmbLqIUmK#edition=5198483🔗... "13th Amendment": youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8🔗... “Black Radical Reader I”: amazon.com/Black-Reader-Searching-Radical-Connections/dp/B0D7JPVXN9?ref_=ast_author_dp 🔗 My Talk w/ @theindigenousnightmarenetwork : youtube.com/watch?v=cyy7jBN1XQo&t=15s&pp=ygUqaW5kaWdlbm91cyBuaWdodG1ha2UgbmV0d29yayBwcmluY2Ugc2hha3VyVIDEO CHAPTERS:00:00:00 Intro00:02:53 Is Harris's Progressive Image True?00:06:00 Kamala Harris, Fear-Mongering, and Political Repression00:09:30 On The Myth of Democratic Progress From Obama to Kamala 00:15:44 How Obama REPEATEDLY Threw BLACK LIVES MATTER under the bus00:18:53 How STATE VIOLENCE is always legitimized under fascism00:21:10 What Kamala Harris book "SMART ON CRIME" tell us about carceral reform00:27:11 Kamala Harris being anti-abolition at CHICAGO IDEAS 00:32:32 Critical questions of electoralism, Kamala Harris, and Liberal Hope00:40:00 Thoughts on solutions for a Kamala Harris campaign or becoming ungovernable00:42:56 BLACK RADICAL READER I and OutroVideos every week on Black Culture | Politics | Anti-Capitalism | WritingWHERE TO FIND ME...🔗 ALL MY LINKS... https://bio.site/princeshakur🔗 INSTAGRAM... instagram.com/sweetblackprince🔗 TIKTOK... tiktok.com/@prshakur🔗 PATREON... patreon.com/prshakur 🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
I Tried James Baldwins Writing Routine Prince Shakur 2024-07-27 | Get 20% Off on MEANS TV with code PRINCE - means.tv/orders/customer_info?o=70845&d=PRINCEHave you ever wondered what it would be like to write like James Baldwin? In this video, I immerse myself in Baldwin's legendary writing routine, exploring his habits, inspirations, and the discipline that made him one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Join me on this journey as I attempt to channel Baldwin's spirit and discover its impact on my writing process.#JamesBaldwin #Baldwin100Happy 100th Birthday to James Baldwin on August 2, 20204!!!-🔗 Resources & References [affiliate links]📚: “GOD MADE MY FACE: A COLLECTIVE PORTRAIT OF JAMES BALDWIN”: bookshop.org/a/23229/9781954947092 📚: “James Baldwin 3-Book Box Set”: bookshop.org/a /23229/9780593688120-VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00- introduction 01:37 Baldwin's Writing Routine, Schedule, and Background04:15 The Writing Routine experiment begins 15:29 Writing Reflection and Outro-WATCH MY JAMES BALDWIN VIDEOS... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RNFMwaQ_MozXa8pGIIYxkT-_-sr-HQ3&si=0ousbYp14X5DlYf--NEW VIDEOS EVERY WEEK ON BLACK/RADICAL HISTORY, JAMES BALDWIN, TRAVEL AND THE WRITING LIFEWHERE TO FIND ME...https://bio.site/princeshakurDONATE TO MY PATREON...ttps://www.patreon.com/princeshakurMY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422____________________________________________________________________For business inquiries, email: pr.shakur@gmail.com
How our existential threat is more than Trump and Harris #unitedstates #news Prince Shakur 2024-07-23 | ...
