In The Groundings with My Brothers, Walter Rodney delivers a revolutionary meditation that stirs the soul and sharpens the mind. With a fire reminiscent of Marcus Garvey’s vision, Rodney calls not only for resistance but for reconnection—to heritage, to history, and to each other.
This is no ordinary political text. It is a blueprint for consciousness. Rodney speaks directly to the sons and daughters of Africa, scattered by centuries but united in struggle. His words carry the power of purpose, insisting that liberation must begin with education and self-determination. He reminds us, as Garvey once did, that “a people without the knowledge of their past history… is like a tree without roots.”
Rodney’s teachings—grounded in his experiences with students, workers, and revolutionaries—shine light on the systems that oppress and the unity that empowers. He doesn’t speak at his people; he reasons with them, walks with them, and urges them to rise with dignity.
If you have ever felt the pull to know your place in the ongoing fight for Black liberation, this book is your compass. Read it not just to learn—but to awaken, to organize, and to march boldly toward that Pan-African horizon.
