This video, the eighth and final session of the "Fractures" series, discusses building liberatory futures within a fractured world. The panelists explore alternatives social movements are creating, considering the challenges of constructing equitable futures amidst global crises like war and fascism.
Build and Fight Strategy: Cooperation Jackson's approach combines building alternative economic and social structures ("build") with active resistance against existing systems ("fight"). This strategy emphasizes aggregating existing localized initiatives to challenge capitalist modes of production.
African Queerness as Decolonial Imaginary: African queer theory and practice challenges Western narratives of modernity and heteronormativity, creating an alternative vision of African identity and liberation. It emphasizes collaboration at transnational levels and intergenerational healing.
Centering Surplus Peoples: Land struggles in the Global South are crucial for liberation, as they address the needs of "surplus peoples"—those marginalized and disavowed by capitalist systems. This involves recognizing the vital role of social reproduction, particularly women's labor, in sustaining communities.
Navigating Collapse and Crisis: The panelists acknowledge the ongoing crisis of capitalism and the need to adapt to ecological limits. They advocate for local-level initiatives that prioritize sustainability and community-based solutions. This includes reclaiming traditional ecological knowledge and challenging the dominant narrative of development.
Internationalism at Local Levels: The discussion emphasizes building localized liberatory projects, acknowledging state capture and the power of multinationals. Internationalism is achieved through federation and collaboration between autonomous local initiatives, sharing resources and knowledge.
