Congratualtions to AFAS professor, Dr. Raven Lloyd, author of the groundbreaking book, "Black Networked Resistance: Strategic Rearticulations in the Digital Age." Dr. Lloyd's debut work delves into the dynamic world of Black digital users and their innovative responses to various forms of oppression in today's interconnected landscape.
In "Black Networked Resistance," Dr. Raven Maragh-Lloyd intricately weaves together cultural, communicative, political, and technological threads both online and offline to illuminate the strategic rearticulations of resistance within Black communities. Dr. Maragh-Lloyd unveils the adaptable nature of resistance, showcasing how Black users ingeniously navigate and subvert systems of oppression.
Each chapter of the book is grounded in a specific resistance strategy, such as Black humor, care, or archiving, demonstrating the evolving nature of resistance tactics across different media platforms. By linking disparate digital resistance movements, Dr. Maragh-Lloyd argues for the role of Black publics as strategic content creators, adept at forging connections between past traditions and present needs.
"Black Networked Resistance" not only explores the ways in which Black communities reshape strategies of resistance, but it also inspires readers to envision a future of joy, community, and agency through their digital media practices. Dr. Raven Lloyd's work challenges us to create lasting communities essential for social and political change.
