This discussion will be a space to reflect on last Saturday’s Carnival Against Fascism. And maybe on other examples of rebel carnivals, joyfully taking and holding the street. One suggestion for further reading is this zine which is available in the Cowley Club bookshop on the Reclaim the Streets actions of the 1990s: https://crimethinc.com/2024/06/18/anarchist-techno-attacks-remembering-reclaim-the-streets
Next session: 6 June – The Appeal of Nationalism
What is nationalism? In Brighton we’re a week away from the 13 June attempt by British nationalists (or “patriots”) to march through the city. But what about left, anti-colonial and non-white nationalisms “of the oppressed”? Reading suggestion is “The Continuing Appeal of Nationalism” written in 1984 by Fredy Perlman. Available in pamphlet form in the… Continue reading Next session: 6 June – The Appeal of Nationalism
Saturday 16 May 2pm – Revolt and revolution
Can we dance without a revolution? Some reading: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/errico-malatesta-a-revolt-is-no-revolution
