The streets permeate dominant understandings of Blackness, and the life-and-death consequences of these perceptions are at the heart of this book.

Maathai’s approach to environmental conservation centers poor rural communities, especially women, and their need for fuel, fodder and income

Afro-pessimism theorizes slavery as a social relation which distinguishes Blackness as a paradigmatic position antithetical to humans. ​​​​​​​

The denial of Black humanity is essential to the order of racial capitalism, and dictates that Blacks deserve whatever treatment they get.

An authentic and organized mass movement is the only way to combat money-power and make progressive policies possible.