What does it really mean to fight for peace?
In this episode of The Cause: Conversations on Music, History, and Democracy, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the radical legacy of pacifism and nonviolent resistance in African American history and beyond. From W.E.B. Du Bois and Martin Luther King Jr. to Bayard Rustin and Angela Davis, Dr. Rabaka brings forward voices that have imagined—and embodied—a different way of doing justice work.
With characteristic insight and honesty, Dr. Rabaka unpacks the philosophical roots of nonviolence, the misunderstandings surrounding pacifism, and its continued urgency in a world increasingly shaped by violence and division.
“To be deeply and profoundly committed to pacifism means that you're actually active — on the move, fighting for peace. I know it's ironic, but sometimes we have to be willing to fight nonviolently, yet fighting nonetheless, for peace.”
This episode challenges us to rethink activism, discipline, and courage—and to reflect on what kind of community we’re truly trying to build.
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