Left of Karl Marx

"Left of Karl Marx" by Carole Boyce Davies explores the life and legacy of Claudia Jones, an Afro-Caribbean radical intellectual and feminist who expanded Marxism-Leninism to incorporate gender and race in her activism. Jones was a prolific writer, speaker, and community organizer who faced persecution for her communist beliefs. Despite her struggles, Jones founded a London-based newspaper and the Caribbean Carnival, which remains a vibrant annual festival. This book contextualizes Jones within Caribbean intellectual traditions, black U.S. feminism, and the history of communism, providing insight into a powerful figure often overlooked by historians.