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Black Autonomy Podcast

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by Black Autonomy Federation

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The Black Autonomy Podcast is a series of discussions on anarchism and the relevance of its revolutionary ideals to the ongoing Black Liberation Movement. The show is hosted by JoNina Abron-Ervin and Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin, two veteran organizers, former Black Panther Party members and co-founders of the Black Autonomy Federation. The show is produced by a collaboration between writer William C. Anderson (@williamcson) and the Black Autonomy Federation. JoNina Abron-Ervin is a former editor of The Black Panther newspaper, author of Driven by the Movement: Activists of the Black Power Era, and a co-founder of the Black Autonomy Federation. Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin is the author of Anarchism and the Black Revolution, a co-founder of the Black Autonomy Federation, and a former member of the Black Panther Party. (Artwork by Theo Thirdaye [@Thirdayetheory]. Introduction music is an instrumental version of "Song 33" by Noname.)

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Recent Episodes

June 7, 2026

Lessons For Black Anarchists

Lorenzo and JoNina share vital lessons from the Black struggle, guiding young Black anarchists on the power of action over words in this interview.

September 24, 2025

Rejecting Black Fascism, Nativism, and Right-Wing Movements

<p>Lorenzo and JoNina offer a scathing criticism of today's Black nativist and reparations-based movements. In this episode, they unpack the reactionary politics and limitations of Black US nationalist movements like ADOS, FBA, and Black Voices for Trump. By pointing out their shared xenophobia and anti-Black sentiments, they talk about why it's important to build social revolutionary politics instead. Listen and learn, and <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/c/blackautonomy">don't forget to support us on Patreon.</a></p> <div class="notranslate ESMNde HGLrXd ojE3Fb"> <div class="q0vns"> </div> </div>

August 22, 2025

Driven by the Movement: Exploring JoNina Abron-Ervin's Three Decade Project

<p>Co-host Lorenzo Komboa Ervin interviews JoNina Abron-Ervin about her new book Driven by the Movement, which collects the stories of twenty rank-and-file people in the Black liberation struggle between 1965 and 1975. These activists came from across the US and all walks of life--single working mothers, clergy, students, teachers, military veterans--to organize against police brutality, poverty, hunger, substandard schools, and colonialism. Listen as JoNina recounts her struggles bringing the text to wide publication and details what she hopes the project will accomplish. </p> <p><a href= "https://www.akpress.org/driven-by-the-movement.html">Buy this landmark text on AKpress.org or wherever books are sold.</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/blackautonomy">And don't forget to support us on Patreon. </a></p> <p> </p>

19 total episodes available with 1 transcripts

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What is Black Autonomy Podcast?: The Black Autonomy Podcast is a series of discussions on anarchism and the relevance of its revolutionary ideals to the ongoing Black Liberation Movement.

The show is hosted by JoNina Abron-Ervin and Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin, two veteran organizers, former Black Panther Party members and co-founders of the Black Autonomy Federation. The show is produced by a collaboration between writer William C. Anderson (@williamcson) and the Black Autonomy Federation.

JoNina Abron-Ervin is a former editor of The Black Panther newspaper, author of Driven by the Movement: Activists of the Black Power Era, and a co-founder of the Black Autonomy Federation.

Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin is the author of Anarchism and the Black Revolution, a co-founder of the Black Autonomy Federation, and a former member of the Black Panther Party.

(Artwork by Theo Thirdaye [@Thirdayetheory]. Introduction music is an instrumental version of "Song 33" by Noname.)
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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