Ashanti Alston: An Anarchist Panther | PART 2

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In this in-depth conversation with Ashanti Alston — former Black Panther, political prisoner, and life long learner — we explore the radical meaning of life, death, and liberation. Ashanti reflects on the personal and collective sacrifices demanded by struggle, the weight of “social death,” and the spiritual grounding found in honoring ancestors.

Drawing from his years in the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army, Ashanti discusses the challenges of underground life, the lessons of past resistance movements, and the ongoing need for ideological diversity within revolutionary spaces. He shares insights on embracing anarchism through an Indigenous and communal lens, doing the internal work necessary for healing, and building movements rooted in love, accountability, and inclusion.

This episode offers both historical depth and practical wisdom — a reflection on what it means to live, resist, and build freedom together in the face of empire.

00:00 Intro

08:18Embracing the Reality of Death

08:37 The Revolutionary Catechism

10:56 Personal Sacrifices and Family Struggles

18:49 The Concept of Social Death

21:39 Honoring the Ancestors

29:16 Challenges of Underground Life

33:28 Exploring Historical Resistance Movements

34:22 The Importance of Diverse Ideologies

36:48 Embracing Anarchism and Indigenous Perspectives

39:37Internal Work and Healing in Activism

45:40 Building Inclusive and Diverse Communities

38:04 Reflections on Revolutionary Structures

53:46 Future Projects and Community Engagement

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