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Frank B Wilderson III is professor and chair of African American studies at the University of California, Irvine. (Ebrahim Safi)
ANTIBLACK RACISM

The foundations of Afropessimism: A reading list by Frank B Wilderson III

Frank B Wilderson III recommends five pioneering books that contribute to the Afropessimist school of thought

  • Frank B Wilderson III
2 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)
AFROPESSIMISM
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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