On Black Solidarity

When solidarity is prioritized transformation emerges, like the Reconstruction-era efforts to build Black-controlled political and economic institutions, the cooperative economics championed by the Nation of Islam and the Black Panthers, and the mutual aid networks established in response to systemic neglect in Black communities. These movements remind us that unity does not require sameness; rather, it demands a shared radical commitment to dismantling oppression and achieving self-determination.

Black sovereignty necessitates a shift in how Black communities engage with one another. This means rejecting every tactic that complicates dynamics within the Black community and embracing a radical commitment to mutual support and collectivism. Solidarity requires unlearning the divisive, competitive, hierarchical structures imposed by white supremacy.

Black sovereignty is a survival strategy. The Black community can work together rather than operate in silos. If sovereignty is to be a reality, a shared vision must take precedence over individualistic or short-term goals. Solidarity means affirming the humanity of all Black people, regardless of how well they conform to dominant social norms. Together, we can build a future where our liberation is not just an symbolic aspiration, or an empty political gesture, but that it becomes an undeniable reality that cannot be undone.