Urgent Ed: Behind the Black mask

This book is a memoir and political reflection in which the author shares his personal journey from involvement in Antifa to becoming a conservative activist. A Mexican-American who grew up feeling disconnected from the promise of the “American Dream,” Nadales explains how, during high school, he was drawn into left-wing and anarchist circles. He became involved in protests, embraced the black-bloc style, and participated in what he describes as “direct actions” targeting institutions such as police departments and corporations. Much of his early activism, he writes, was fueled by frustration and anger over what he perceived as systemic injustice.

In this message, we’ll go beyond the surface of his story—exploring the deeper themes in the book, the ideological influences that shaped his transformation, and the broader cultural questions his journey raises, and the truth behind Antifa.