From Martinique To The Black Panther Party: How Frantz Fanon, Anti-Colonial Thought Shaped Global Black Resistance - As Told By SLY

From Martinique To The Black Panther Party: How Frantz Fanon, Anti-Colonial Thought Shaped Global Black Resistance

Shanique Yates — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:39:32 -0400

Martinique has long occupied a distinct place in the Caribbean. An overseas department of France located in the Lesser Antilles, it is also the outermost region of the European Union. Its history of resistance to colonial domination and its intellectual contributions have shaped global conversations around race, liberation and identity.

For Black Americans in particular, Martinique’s significance extends far beyond geography. The island’s political thought, cultural resilience and revolutionary legacy connect deeply to movements that have shaped Black life in the United States.

See the original full article published in Blavity on March 1, 2026