Frantz Fanon was one of the most influential revolutionary thinkers of the last century. Born in Martinique, Fanon played an active role in the Algerian struggle for independence. In books like Black Skin, White Masks and The Wretched of the Earth, Fanon transformed our understanding of racism and European colonial rule — all this in a life that ended at the age of thirty-six.

Peter Hudis teaches philosophy at Oakton Community College. He is the author of Frantz Fanon: Philosopher of the Barricades.

This is an edited transcript from an episode of Jacobin Radio’s Long Reads podcast. You can listen to the episode here.