Saturday Free School

Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation

Our weekly analysis of philosophy, history and current events through the life and works of W.E.B. Du Bois, James Baldwin, and Martin Luther King, Jr. The Saturday Free School is committed to the political and ideological education of the people. In this regard we are more than a school, we are an instrument of the people. We seek ideological clarity, theoretical sophistication and a practice of principled unity. We investigate the logics of social movements, and methods of radical and revolutionary organizing.

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Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Continuing Hegel's Science of Logic (4/22/23) 22.04.2023

We continue our reading of Hegel's Science of Logic. The PDF we read from can be found here:  https://drive.google.com/.../1eXesdzt13OZSmq0SUEUy4t.../view

Hegel's Science of Logic and Artificial Intelligence (4/15/23) 22.04.2023

We continue our reading of Hegel's Science of Logic and reference to the debate around Artificial Intelligence, as seen for example in the recent Financial Times article, "We must slow down the race to God-like AI":  https://www.ft.com/.../03895dc4-a3b7-481e-95cc-336a524f2ac2

Upcoming Events and Journal, and Philosophy, Physics, and AI (4/8/23) 22.04.2023

We discuss the Saturday Free School's upcoming plans and journal. Then we discuss Hegel's Science of Logic in exploring some of the logical questions in Black Reconstruction and the philosophical questions that are presented in contemporary physics and Artificial Intelligence.

Concluding Black Reconstruction and the Financial Crisis in the West (4/1/23) 22.04.2023

We conclude this round of our reading of Black Reconstruction. In the coming weeks, we will return to Hegel's Science of Logic. In studying Hegel, we'll explore some of the logical questions in Black Reconstruction and the philosophical questions that are presented in contemporary physics and Artificial Intelligence. Also, we say a few more things concerning how to understand the current f...

Banking Crisis, Xi-Putin Meeting, and Assessing the Korea Event (Saturday Free School 3/25/23) 22.04.2023

We discuss the banking crisis and update on world events. We also assess our Korea event titled "Korean Civilization and Paths to Peace and Reunification." Finally, we discuss March 18's rally in Washington, D.C., and finish our reading of W.E.B. Du Bois's Black Reconstruction in America.

Saudi Arabia and Iran, The Silicon Valley Bank, and Our Upcoming Korea Event (3/11/23) 12.03.2023

We update everyone on our March 17-18 event on Korea, titled "Korean Civilization and Paths to Peace and Reunification." 

Assessing the Black Reconstruction Symposium and the Anti-War Rally (Saturday Free School 3/4/23) 12.03.2023

We discuss and assess our Black Reconstruction symposium which took place February 25th. We also assess the Rage Against the War Machine rally which we attended in Washington, D.C. on February 19th. We had a further examination of our slogan for this year: "With W.E.B. Du Bois and Martin Luther King, we march to achieve our nation," as well as gave updates on our upcoming event on Korea.

Chapters 10 and 14 of Black Reconstruction and the Upcoming Anti-War Rally (Saturday Free School 2/18/23) 12.03.2023

We finish the 10th chapter of Du Bois's Black Reconstruction of America, "The Black Proletariat in South Carolina," and begin the 14th chapter, "Counter-Revolution of Property." We also discuss the anti-war rally, Rage Against the War Machine, which we will attend.

Ch. 10 of Black Reconstruction and Rage Against The War Machine (Saturday Free School 2/11/23) 12.03.2023

We continue our reading of Du Bois's Black Reconstruction of America by discussing the 10th chapter, "The Black Proletariat in South Carolina." We also discuss the Rage Against the War Machine rally.

Continuing Chapter 9 of Black Reconstruction, "The Price of Disaster" (Saturday Free School 2/5/23) 06.02.2023

We continue to read excerpts from Chapter Nine of Du Bois's Black Reconstruction of America, "The Price of Disaster."

"The Price of Disaster" - Chapter 9 of Black Reconstruction (Saturday Free School 1/28/23) 06.02.2023

We read excerpts from Chapter Nine of Du Bois's Black Reconstruction of America, "The Price of Disaster." We go to that chapter in order to amplify Du Bois's theory of class and the American revolutionary process.

"The General Strike" and contradictions in the American Political System (Saturday Free School 1/21/23) 06.02.2023

We continue our reading of Chapter Four of Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880, "The General Strike." We also discuss some of the contradictions manifesting in the American political system.

"The General Strike" - Ch. 4 of Black Reconstruction by W.E.B. Du Bois (Saturday Free School 1/14/23) 17.01.2023

For this week, we continue our reading of Chapter Four of Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880, "The General Strike." You can read along with us here: https://cominsitu.files.wordpress.com/.../w-e-b-du-bois...

100th Anniversary of the Soviet Union and Ch 4 of Black Reconstruction (Saturday Free School 1/7/23) 07.01.2023

For this Saturday, we discuss the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Soviet Union. We start reading Chapter Four of Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880, "The General Strike." You can read with us using this PDF of Black Reconstruction: https://cominsitu.files.wordpress.com/.../w-e-b-du-bois...

Happy New Year and Reflecting on the 10th Anniversary (Saturday Free School 12/31/22) 07.01.2023

We have an end of year celebration by looking back at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Saturday Free School and focus upon the vision statement and what the Free School's vision is for the American people's future.

Happy Holidays, Reflecting on 2022, and the Twitter Files (Saturday Free School 12/24/22) 07.01.2023

We celebrate the holiday season and discuss the events and activities of Free School in 2022. We also discuss the Twitter files with emphasis on the invention of Ibram Kendi and the 1619 Project.

Ukraine, the JFK Files, and Continuing Black Reconstruction Ch1: The Black Worker (Saturday Free School 12/17/22) 18.12.2022

This week, we update on the Biden administration's escalation of the war in Ukraine by sending U.S. Patriot missiles and U.S. troops. We say something about the refusal of the Biden administration to release documents which probably shows the CIA was involved in President Kennedy's assassination. And finally, we continue our reading of Chapter 1 of Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880 by W.E....

Continuing Black Reconstruction Ch1: The Black Worker (Saturday Free School 12/3/22 Part 2 of 2) 18.12.2022

This Saturday we continue Chapter 1, "The Black Worker," of Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880 by W.E.B. Du Bois. We also show how the work fits the 21st century and many of the current ideological positions of this time. You may read along with your own copy or by using this public PDF: https://cominsitu.files.wordpress.com/.../w-e-b-du-bois... .

Continuing Black Reconstruction Ch1: The Black Worker (Saturday Free School 12/10/22) 18.12.2022

This week we continue Chapter 1, "The Black Worker," of Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880 by W.E.B. Du Bois. You may read along with your own copy or by using this public PDF: https://cominsitu.files.wordpress.com/.../w-e-b-du-bois...

Continuing Black Reconstruction Ch1: The Black Worker (Saturday Free School 12/3/22 Part 1 of 2) 18.12.2022

This Saturday we continue Chapter 1, "The Black Worker," of Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880 by W.E.B. Du Bois. We also show how the work fits the 21st century and many of the current ideological positions of this time. You may read along with your own copy or by using this public PDF: https://cominsitu.files.wordpress.com/.../w-e-b-du-bois... .

Black Reconstruction Ch1: The Black Worker (Saturday Free School 11/26/22) 29.11.2022

This week we begin our reading and discussion of Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880 by W.E.B. Du Bois. We begin by reading Chapter One, "The Black Worker."

Midterms, Trump, & Economic Crisis (Saturday Free School 11/19/22) 29.11.2022

This Saturday we  examine the 2022 Midterms and the flawed and corrupt voting system. We discuss Trump's announcement that he is running for President in 2024. We say a few things about the economy and the looming recession, and also discuss the following article in the New York Times concerning Trump.

Midterm Elections, Economic Crisis, and Kanye & Kyrie (Saturday Free School 11/12/22) 29.11.2022

This week we discuss the Midterm Elections, focusing on Philadelphia. Also, we continue our discussion of the ongoing economic crisis, including inflation, debt, and look at the systemic crisis. Lastly, we revisit the issues surrounding Kanye and Kyrie Irving and the meaning for the U.S. people.

Black Working Class, Upcoming Elections, Economy, and More (Saturday Free School 11/5/22) 29.11.2022

This Saturday, we discuss the black working class, the upcoming elections, and the black working peoples' relations to the Democratic Party. We look at the economy, growing violence and war in Ukraine, and possible war against China.

Black Working Class, Upcoming Elections, Economy, and More (Saturday Free School 11/5/22) 07.11.2022

This Saturday, we discuss the black working class, the upcoming elections, and the black working peoples' relations to the Democratic Party. We look at the economy, growing violence and war in Ukraine, and possible war against China.

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