A recent episode of “Saturdays with Renee” delves into the historical roots that explain the links between the struggles of African and Korean peoples against U.S. imperialism. Musa Springer and Jamie Tyberg join co-hosts Jared Ball and Renee Thompson to provide a brief overview of the colonization of the Korean peninsula, the Korean people’s ongoing fight for national liberation and reunification, Nodutdol’s “U.S. out of Korea!” campaign, the unique struggles of Koreans in Japan, how current delegations to oppressed nations and people abroad continue a long and important tradition of building genuine solidarity, and more.
One of the pieces sparking the conversation is Springer’s article, “Groundings with Koreans in the Belly of Another Beast,” published in Hood Communist after they participated in the 2nd Annual U.S. Peace Delegation to Chongryon (The General Association of Koreans in Japan). You can find more references below.
Beyond the West(ern) lies true solidarity
“Saturday’s with Renee” is hosted by Black Liberation Media.
News coverage of the delegation from Choson Sinbo
Springer during the 3rd Annual U.S. Peace Delegation to Chongryon in 2025.
Photos from topics broached during the discussion
Tunnels dug by Korean slave-laborers
Prof. Chung addresses a special class at Korea University
Playing soccer with Korean elementary school students
Tunnels dug primarily by enslaved children
Resources on Korea and Koreans in Japan
“Breaking through U.S. propaganda on North Korea,” Covert Action (podcast)
“The U.S. out of Korea campaign,” Groundings (podcast)
“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea beyond the propaganda,” Groundings (podcast)
“Why the U.S. won’t end the Korean War,” The Socialist Program (podcast)
“PSL Indy and Notdutdol member speaks on recent U.S. aggression against Korea,” United Anti-War Coalition (webinar)
“Claudia Jones and Black internationalist solidarity: Opportunities and challenges for today,” Iskra Books, (article)
“Chongryon: The struggle of Koreans in Japan,” Liberation School (article)
“U.S. neo-colonialism in South Korea,” Hampton Institute (article)
“Defending ‘Our Schools:’ Koreans in Japan faced continued discrimination,” International Magazine (article)
Featured image: Musa Springer delivers a lecture at Korea University in January 2025 alongside Prof. Kiyul Chung. Credit: Choson Sinbo.