Mark Rudd

Mark Rudd talked about his memoir Underground: My Life with SDS and the Weathermen (William Morrow; March 24, 2009). Mr. Rudd recounts his role as the chairman of the Columbia chapter of Students for a Democratic Society, the organization’s occupation of Columbia University in 1968, and his time spent as a member of the Weather Underground. Mark Rudd discussed his book with Ishmael Reed. Topics included his family background, the history of the SDS, racism and sexism in the SDS, his political positions, and white privilege. Alan Senauke, a fellow member of the SDS, also made a statement. Following the interview Mark Rudd responded to questions from members of the audience at City Lights.

Mark Rudd was the chairman of the Columbia chapter of Students for a Democratic Society and was elected as the last National Secretary of SDS in June, 1969. He was a co-founder of the Weatherman faction of the SDS. Mr. Rudd was a fugitive from 1970 to 1977. From 1980 to 2006 he was a math instru close