2018 Tribute to Parenti – updated archive “The Face of Imperialism will be hated by those who run the Empire, and it will be loved by people around the world – many of them indigenous peoples – who are defending themselves against the Empire.” That’s what the author Andre Vltchek wrote for the jacket of Dr. Michael Parenti’s 2011 book.
Parenti has written about empire, history, the media, theology, and socialism in his decades as an activist and teacher. He is one of the nation’s leading progressive political analysts. After receiving his Ph.D. in political science from Yale Parenti has taught at colleges and universities, in the United States and abroad.
Parenti says that “Imperialism has been the most powerful force in world history over the last .. five centuries, carving up whole continents,.. oppressing indigenous peoples and obliterating entire civilizations. Yet, it is seldom accorded any serious attention by our academics, media .., and political leaders.”
He spoke at a benefit for radio station KZFR in Chico, California.
Credit: Thanks to KZRF and Kyle Porter of Paradise Audio for this recording
Date October 27, 2011
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