Black Scare / Red Scare

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The book explores the intertwined phenomena of the Black Scare and the Red Scare in early twentieth-century America, revealing how both were fueled by fears of Black Nationalism and communism. Charisse Burden-Stelly argues that antiradical repression and anti-Black oppression are deeply connected within a capitalist framework. She traces these panics from pivotal events in 1917, discussing the ideological response of True Americanism and highlighting the legacy of Black anticapitalist organizers in the fight for liberation. The work draws on diverse sources to provide fresh insights into the ongoing suppression of Black radical activism.