Summary

1. Yeshitela argues that the left in the U.S. often opposes black self-determination and economic empowerment, viewing it as a split from the broader working class.
2. He believes that the current crisis in the system has led to a decrease in free speech and an increase in attacks on marginalized communities.
3. Yeshitela highlights the importance of building economic institutions and self-reliance within the black community as a means of liberation and empowerment. He points to the success of the African People’s Socialist Party in transforming communities and providing agency to its members.