Claudia De la Cruz x WARTIME Interview

Originally published in WARTIME SUMMER 2024

In April of 2024, Ekundayo, Black Men Build’s Director of Political Education & Culture, interviewed Claudia de la Cruz with the Party of Socialism and Liberation, and of The People’s Forum. They touched on personal interests including reading materials by revolutionaries and artists like Diego Rivera and Elizabeth Catlett, as well as a mutual appreciation for nineties hip-hop and contemporary artists such as Megan Thee Stallion.

The interview emphasized social justice issues, revolutionary literature, and community care strategies. They delved into socialism’s significance for Black communities and its historical impact, highlighting activism for free education, environmental protection, and ending wars domestically and abroad.

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Watch the entire conversation with Claudia De la Cruz below: