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Frank B. Wilderson III’s latest book ‘Afropessimism’ throws sharp focus into global anti-Black structural violence. (Graphic: John McCann)
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Part III: Afropessimism and rituals of anti-Black violence

The final part of Zamansele Nsele’s interview with Frank B Wilderson expands on some of the thinking in his latest book, ‘Afropessimism’

  • Zamansele Nsele
20 min read
By any means necessary: A gouache on watercolour paper painting of Frank Wilderson that hints at the necessity of armed struggle suggested by his work. (Zachary Durian)
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Part II: ‘Afropessimism’ and the rituals of anti-black violence

Frank B Wilderson discusses ‘Afropessimism’, his memoir that analyses structural violence

  • Zamansele Nsele
18 min read
Frank B. Wilderson III standing in front of Vista University campus in Soweto, where he was a lecturer. This image is taken from an article written by Wilderson and published by Tribute magazine in 1994. The article exposed links between Vista University and the Broederbond. (Supplied)
ACHILLE MBEMBE

Part I: ‘Afropessimism’ and the rituals of anti-black violence

Frank B Wilderson discusses ‘Afropessimism’, his memoir that analyses structural violence

  • Zamansele Nsele
15 min read
Road work team, 1976 (Judy Seidman)
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Towards reclaiming our culture of the liberation struggle

Judy Seidman responds to Athi Mongelezi Joja’s expanded assessment of her ‘Drawn Lines’ exhibition

  • Judy Seidman
13 min read
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Afro-pessimism, says Fifa, is affecting South Africa’s preparations for next year’s Confederations Cup and the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

  • Michael Hamlyn