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📕 OUT NOW: Pan-Africanism and Communism Available for Order or In-Store Pickup Today!
We’re proud to announce a beautiful new edition of Pan-Africanism and Communism: The Communist International, Africa, and the Diaspora, 1919–1939 by Hakim Adi — available now for your shelves and your study.
🌍 Pan-Africanism and Communism traces the development of the international movement for the liberation of Africa and the African diaspora while highlighting the often-overlooked role of the Communist International in advancing that struggle on a global scale. Through historic congresses, political organizing, and publications that uplifted African liberation movements, these efforts brought together leaders committed to defining and building Pan-Africanism in practice.
Crucially, the movement refused to separate the fight against white supremacy from the struggles against colonialism and capitalism. This book offers a powerful history of international solidarity and collective struggle — and an urgent lesson with deep relevance today.
⏳ Available now! Get your copy — along with Adi’s other title from 1804 Books, Pan-Africanism: A History — at 1804books.com today.
We were honored to host Arlene Eisen last night for a powerful discussion on her latest book In THE WORLDWIDE FAMILY OF MILITANT WOMEN! Joined by Claudia De La Cruz, Arlene she shared her stories of solidarity with women organizers, activists, and revolutionaries across Vietnam, Cuba, Peru, and the U.S., reminding us of the importance of internationalism in the fight for liberation.
At the core of the talk was a clear message that we do not struggle alone! You can get special copies of the book here at 1804 Books, come visit us at The People's Forum or online!
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The Coalition for the Elimination of Imperialism in Africa and @peoplesforumnyc organize The Sahel Solidarity Fest on october 17th.
An evening in solidarity with the Alliance of Sahel States. Hear AES officials speak! ✊🏽🇳🇪🇧🇫🇲🇱👇🏽
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📕 PRE-ORDER NOW! Author and artist Niki Franco’s (@VenusRoots) debut memoir, FLIES IN THE TROPICS, a coming-of-age story at the crossroads of Miami, the Caribbean, and US imperialism. Coming November 2026.
🥭 Niki and her family packed up their lives and moved to Miami, hoping for a change. The daughter of two working-class immigrants from the Caribbean, she begins searching for belonging in her new home, the USA’s very own tropical paradise. But what unfolds is the entangled story of the Caribbean, the CIA, US intervention, and her own duty from the history she learns.
🦜 Grocery store gossip, an abuelo who worked his whole life for Caribe Hilton, trips to Puerto Rico and Cuba, hurricanes, activism, and doxxing. These are the memories that come into focus and reveal how the ghosts of exploitation haunt the lives of those who come from countries ravaged by US intervention. And so Miami’s beautiful façade reveals its cruel face through the machinations of US foreign policy, political pundits, and a long history as a base for CIA interventions in the Caribbean. The shadow of the US is inescapable, and it becomes clear that Cuba and Puerto Rico are las dos alas de un pájaro. Two wings of a bird.
📕 Available now for pre-order at 1804books.com/products/pre-o…, and coming soon to your local booksellers! If you are a bookseller and hoping to stock this exciting release, reach out to [email protected] for more information.
📕 PRE-ORDER NOW! Author and artist Niki Franco’s (@VenusRoots) debut memoir, FLIES IN THE TROPICS, a coming-of-age story at the crossroads of Miami, the Caribbean, and US imperialism. Coming November 2026.
🥭 Niki and her family packed up their lives and moved to Miami, hoping for a change. The daughter of two working-class immigrants from the Caribbean, she begins searching for belonging in her new home, the USA’s very own tropical paradise. But what unfolds is the entangled story of the Caribbean, the CIA, US intervention, and her own duty from the history she learns.
🦜 Grocery store gossip, an abuelo who worked his whole life for Caribe Hilton, trips to Puerto Rico and Cuba, hurricanes, activism, and doxxing. These are the memories that come into focus and reveal how the ghosts of exploitation haunt the lives of those who come from countries ravaged by US intervention. And so Miami’s beautiful façade reveals its cruel face through the machinations of US foreign policy, political pundits, and a long history as a base for CIA interventions in the Caribbean. The shadow of the US is inescapable, and it becomes clear that Cuba and Puerto Rico are las dos alas de un pájaro. Two wings of a bird.
📕 Available now for pre-order at 1804books.com/products/pre-o…, and coming soon to your local booksellers! If you are a bookseller and hoping to stock this exciting release, reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Today, August 13, 2026, marks the centennial of Fidel Castro’s birth!
We’re continuing to commemorate 100 Years of Fidel with our newest release “100 Posters of the Cuban Revolution with Fidel”, the first art book published between 1804 Books and Casa De Las Américas! The book was curated by Cuban designer Pepe Mendendez and features essays from Pulitzer Prize-winner Alice Walker, writer Abel Prieto, and Manolo De Los Santos, as well as poetry from Nancy Morejón. available in-person and online at 1804books.com!
We stand firmly with the Cuban people who for over six decades, have suffered the brunt of a brutal U.S. blockade that halts Cuba’s economy, and restricts life-sustaining materials like medicine, fuel, and food. Today, Trump’s tightened oil blockade continues to cause unprecedented blackouts as the US continues to threaten war on the island. This book is crucial for the moment! One hundred years after Fidel’s birth, we commemorate his life, and we stand in solidarity with the Cuban people and demand an end to the U.S. Blockade!
🇨🇺❗️OUT NOW: 100 Posters of the Cuban Revolution with Fidel, the first art book published between 1804 Books and Casa De Las Américas! Launched on July 26th as part of our celebration of the Cuban revolution, this special anniversary collection is officially available in-person and online at 1804books.com/products/100-c…
One hundred years after Fidel’s birth, we commemorate his life, not just for the extraordinary person he was, but as a testament to the international movement he helped advance. For a hundred years of life, a hundred posters, each an expression—of admiration, of revolutionary creativity, but also of a commitment to the example he led as a fighter in the struggle for the liberation of all working people.
The book was curated by Cuban designer Pepe Mendendez and features essays from Pulitzer Prize-winner Alice Walker, writer Abel Prieto, and Manolo De Los Santos, as well as poetry from Nancy Morejón. This book is a memory and a promise to the struggle for a better world. Grab your copy today!
BLACK AUGUST IS HERE! And you guessed it, we have a favorite tenet for the month…STUDY! 📚✊🏾
Born out of the Black revolutionary tradition inside San Quentin prison in 1979, Black August is a sacred time of remembrance, reflection, and resistance. Its core principles call us to study, fast, train, and fight and right now, we're answering that call with reverence and purpose.
Join us at 1804 Books at The People's Forum as we commemorate Black August by deliberately and reverently diving into the study of Black liberation struggles, past and present. As we observe this month of intentional political education, we invite you to come through and buy your study materials at 1804 Books or online at 1804books.com!
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Share now! In the past week alone, thousands of people have signed our petition and donated to The People’s Forum in response to the latest attack on our space and on the basic democratic rights and civil liberties of progressive movements everywhere. It’s not too late to join the fight-back. We call on all people of conscience to join us in defending democratic rights and civil liberties. When we stand together, we win.
WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW?
1. Share this graphic on your grid to show the world that you stand up for our right to free speech - we won’t be silenced!
2. Sign the petition at peoplesforum.org/freespeech
3. We’re not stopping! Donate to support our ongoing work at peoplesforum.org/donate
On July 21, 2026, the House Ways and Means Committee subpoenaed The People’s Forum, demanding internal communications and financial records. The action follows a State Department report, “Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism,” which brands opponents of the Cuba blockade and social justice advocates as left-wing terrorists. Why target The People’s Forum? Because it has mobilized against genocide in Gaza, defended immigrant families from ICE, and opposed the illegal U.S. blockade of Cuba. For standing on the side of humanity, we are being punished.
We say NO to the New McCarthyism. We won’t go silent in the face of injustice and demand our First Amendment rights! When we stand together, we win.
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This book is a must have for lovers of Cuban poster art!
🇨🇺❗️PRE-ORDER NOW: 100 Posters of the Cuban Revolution with Fidel, the first art book published between 1804 Books and Casa De Las Américas! We are launching the pre-order for this special anniversary collection today, July 26th, as part of our celebration of the Cuban revolution.
PRE-ORDER! 1804books.com/products/100-c…
One hundred years after Fidel’s birth, we commemorate his life, not just for the extraordinary person he was, but as a testament to the international movement he helped advance. For a hundred years of life, a hundred posters, each an expression—of admiration, of revolutionary creativity, but also of a commitment to the example he led as a fighter in the struggle for the liberation of all working people.
The book was curated by Cuban designer Pepe Mendendez and features essays from Pulitzer Prize-winner Alice Walker, writer Abel Prieto, and Manolo De Los Santos, as well as poetry from Nancy Morejón. This book is a memory and a promise to the struggle for a better world.
🇨🇺❗️PRE-ORDER NOW: 100 Posters of the Cuban Revolution with Fidel, the first art book published between 1804 Books and Casa De Las Américas! We are launching the pre-order for this special anniversary collection today, July 26th, as part of our celebration of the Cuban revolution.
PRE-ORDER! 1804books.com/products/100-c…
One hundred years after Fidel’s birth, we commemorate his life, not just for the extraordinary person he was, but as a testament to the international movement he helped advance. For a hundred years of life, a hundred posters, each an expression—of admiration, of revolutionary creativity, but also of a commitment to the example he led as a fighter in the struggle for the liberation of all working people.
The book was curated by Cuban designer Pepe Mendendez and features essays from Pulitzer Prize-winner Alice Walker, writer Abel Prieto, and Manolo De Los Santos, as well as poetry from Nancy Morejón. This book is a memory and a promise to the struggle for a better world.
📚🎉 Today, on Assata Shakur’s birthday, we’re celebrating the life and legacy of one of the most influential revolutionaries in the struggle for Black Liberation.
Decades after her autobiography was first published, Assata’s words continue to inspire new generations organizing for justice and collective freedom.
📖 Stop by 1804 Books to pick up a copy, or visit 1804books.com/products/assat…!
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A socialist reconstruction is possible in the United States –– here and now.
We can see with our own eyes that the crises facing people and the planet are solvable. All that's required is breaking the 1 percent's stranglehold on political and economic power.
Socialist Reconstruction: A Better Future for the United States demonstrates a realistic vision of what socialist reconstruction can achieve, with the resources that exist.
Order your copy: 🔗1804books.org
‼️ JUNETEENTH 15% OFF AT 1804 BOOKS ‼️
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Juneteenth isn't just a celebration—it's a reminder that freedom has never been handed down, it's been fought for and won through struggle. This weekend, dig into that history with us. 📚
This Juneteenth, 1804 is offering 15% off books on the Black liberation struggle in the U.S.! As we take this day to commemorate a legacy of Black resistance, we remember that the fight is not over. Freedom has never been given, and so it is up to us to organize and study—becoming better equipped to fight against the racist, capitalist system that continues to oppress Black people at home and around the world.
🏷️ Use code JUNETEENTH26 for 15% off select books, all weekend long!
Get your summer reading list here at 1804 Books! We’ve got a selection of essential history and political analysis, including The Tip of the Spear by Orisanmi Burton.
In this book Burton examines the role of imprisonment, policing, and state repression in the struggle for Black liberation in the United States. Drawing on archival research, political writings, and the experiences of incarcerated organizers. The book correctly posits that prisons have functioned not only as sites of punishment but as key arenas of political resistance. By centering the organizing efforts of imprisoned activists and revolutionaries, Burton offers a powerful reinterpretation of the relationship between mass incarceration, social movements, and state power.
The Tip of the Spear sheds light on the enduring legacy of resistance within the prison system and its significance for contemporary struggles against racism, repression, and inequality.
Stop by and pick up a copy or visit 1804book.com 📚
📚Come see us this week at 1804 Books @ The People’s Forum!
Pick up The Cultural Cold War by Frances Stonor Saunders—a revealing look at how the CIA funded journals, arts programs, and cultural organizations during the Cold War to shape intellectual life and counter socialist influence worldwide.
Stop by or visit 1804book.com
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On June 4, the U.S. government imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his family, the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), an important bridge to global solidarity movements, and other public institutions. These sanctions are not isolated actions; they are a deliberate escalation of U.S. hostility toward Cuba, advancing the same logic laid out in a 1960 State Department memo by Deputy Assistant Secretary Lester Mallory: to create hunger, desperation, and overthrow through economic strangulation. From the sanctions to Trump’s fuel blockade today, the goal remains unchanged: punish the Cuban people, chill international solidarity, and justify further aggression. Make no mistake: Trump and Rubio are laying the groundwork for an unprovoked attack. Stop the sanctions. End the blockade. No war on Cuba.
📖 Come see us this week at 1804 Books at The People’s Forum! We’ve got a selection of new poetry and fiction titles, including the comprehensive and long-overdue collection Firespitter: The Collected Poems of Jayne Cortez.
As Jayne Cortez was described by Amiri Baraka, she stood “in the grand tradition of revolutionary poets around the world.” A key figure in the Black Arts Movement and founder of the Watts Repertory Theater Company, Cortez used her poetry as a tool of resistance. This collection offers a rich introduction to her work and vision as a poet committed to confronting oppression and inspiring liberation.
Stop by and pick up a copy! 📚
📕💡At 1804 Books at The People’s Forum, our staff and community are always reading, studying, and sharing ideas, and we want to bring all of you into the conversation.
Here’s Rachel recommending an integral and practical organizing tool and book, Socialist Reconstruction: A Better Future for The United States, a book that isn’t just a critique of capitalism, but instead a complete step-by-step proposal for an entirely new system in the United States.
ℹ️ 🔗 You can pick up this title and more in-store Tuesday–Friday from 4 PM–9 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM–9PM, or online at 1804books.com.