Author Martha Ackelsberg joins us for the second in our three part live discussion series commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Spanish Revolution and Civil War.

Martha Ackelsberg is the author of Free Women of Spain: Anarchism and the Emancipation of Women, available from AK Press. She is also a professor emerita at Smith College.

This event took place on July 19, 2026.

These events were organized by Black Rose/Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation and sponsored by AK Press.

https://www.blackrosefed.org/

Source from the excellent Story Seed Library.

License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Description from the Artist:

This illustration depicts a lively neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria, reimagined as a thriving solar-powered community. The scene captures an ordinary residential area transformed through the widespread adoption of renewable energy, offering a glimpse of a future where clean, sustainable power is part of everyday life.

At first glance, we see numerous solar panels installed on nearly every rooftop, children play football and run freely in the open spaces, residents gather on balconies and verandas to chat with neighbors, watch the activity below, or simply enjoying the day. reinforcing the close-knit nature of the community.

Beyond capturing daily life, this artwork tells the story of an energy transition. It shows how solar power can strengthen local communities by providing reliable electricity, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and unstable grid power, lowering energy costs, and improving everyday life. Overall, the illustration celebrates a future where clean, renewable energy is accessible to everyone.

Author Danny Evans joins us for the first in our three part live discussion series commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Spanish Revolution and Civil War.

Danny Evans is the author of 'Revolution and the State: Anarchism in the Spanish Civil War, 1936-39' out from AK Press.

These events were organized by Black Rose/Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation and sponsored by AK Press.

Source from Archive.org.

Video of the songs being played: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpFZ_9fZC5A