After my recent Rittenhouse podcast, some wrote to say they appreciated the focus on the black political situation in the US. For a much deeper dive on the issue, check out my 7-episode series, God’s Socialist: The Rise & Fall of Peoples’ Temple.
It tells the story of Jim Jones, who led over 900 members of his cult to commit mass suicide in the S. American jungle in 1978. What many people don’t know is that 75% of those who died were African Americans who considered themselves revolutionary communists, not cultists.
The trajectory of Jim Jones & his movement from racial justice activism to revolutionary action followed that of the Civil Rights & protest movements in general. It’s a story of idealism, hope, disappointment, rage, madness, and death.
All episodes are available for free on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. They’re also available on the website. martyrmade.com/gods-socialist…
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