Irish Nationalists and the Making of the Irish Race

It is well known that Irish nationalists from the 'exil' community in New York City were active participants in the struggle for Irish independence, above all during the climactic years from 1916 to 1922.

What is less well known is the fact that a cohort of Irish nationalists sought to broaden the base of the struggle by building alliances with socialists, trade unionists, and even black nationalists.

Bruce Nelson, professor emeritus of Dartmouth University, talks about these remarkable individuals. Prof. Nelson demonstrates how, by focusing in on the fragile but real solidarities they constructed, we can appreciate the forging of a different kind of nationalism, and a different conception of the Irish race.