A central concern of the Black Intellectual Tradition (BIT) since the close of the nineteenth century has been the explicit connection between the historical and structural development of the world capitalist economy on the one hand, and on the other, freedom struggles forged by African descendants. This dynamic, interwoven relationship, according to some critical observers of history, illuminates a key dimension of the modern Black experience.¹ While Black Studies inherited this distinct political economic tradition, the status of political economy frameworks in the field is marginal. Because Black communities have produced a unique political economy tradition borne from necessity, study, and an incessant will toward freedom, this tradition must occupy a greater role in the work and practice of Black Studies. As a contribution toward that vital goal, I will introduce and analyze several key concepts, theories, and debates that have animated the radical Black political economy tradition. Based on my brief reflections on the lives, work, and politics of several radical Black scholar-activists within and beyond the U.S., I conclude by discussing how their ideas can serve the transformationalist vision of Black Studies.

自19世纪末以来，黑人知识传统（BIT）的中心问题一直是世界资本主义经济的历史发展与结构发展之间的明确联系，另一方面，非洲后裔进行了自由斗争。一些历史的重要观察者认为，这种动态，交织的关系阐明了现代黑人经验的一个关键方面。^1个尽管布莱克研究（Black Studies）继承了这种独特的政治经济学传统，但该领域中政治经济学框架的地位微不足道。由于黑人社区产生了一种独特的政治经济学传统，其源于必要性，学习和对自由的不懈追求，因此这种传统必须在黑人研究的工作和实践中发挥更大的作用。为了实现这一重要目标，我将介绍和分析一些激进的黑人政治经济学传统的关键概念，理论和辩论。基于对美国境内外几位激进的黑人学者激进主义者的生活，工作和政治的简短思考，我最后总结了他们的思想如何为黑人研究的变革主义视野服务。