Racism and Self-Determination

Black History Month: ‘Stayed on freedom’Black History Month: ‘Stayed on freedom’

Black History Month: ‘Stayed on freedom’

The following article first appeared in Workers World on Feb. 6, 2019. It was written in response to attacks levied…

February 6, 2019
Philadelphia report: Black activists in PalestinePhiladelphia report: Black activists in Palestine

Philadelphia report: Black activists in Palestine

Philadelphia area Black activists, artists and educators recounted their experiences traveling to Palestine before a standing-room-only crowd at Uncle Bobbie’s…

February 5, 2019
Nathan Phillips and the face of fascismNathan Phillips and the face of fascism

Nathan Phillips and the face of fascism

Thousands of Indigenous peoples from across the U.S. and Canada, from Guatemala and the Caribbean to Australia and Papua New…

February 2, 2019
“New” DA same as old DA in Mumia Abu-Jamal case“New” DA same as old DA in Mumia Abu-Jamal case

“New” DA same as old DA in Mumia Abu-Jamal case

Any hope that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner would hold to his campaign promise to investigate his predecessor’s unjust convictions…

January 30, 2019
Reclaiming the radical legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.Reclaiming the radical legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Reclaiming the radical legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

The legacy of the historic Black Civil Rights and Freedom Movement, and the contributions of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…

January 24, 2019
Mumia supporters call out Philly DA for hiding evidenceMumia supporters call out Philly DA for hiding evidence

Mumia supporters call out Philly DA for hiding evidence

Supporters of former Black Panther and political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal held a press conference on Jan. 15 to denounce the…

January 24, 2019
Despite clemency, Cyntoia Brown remains in prisonDespite clemency, Cyntoia Brown remains in prison

Despite clemency, Cyntoia Brown remains in prison

The case of Cyntoia Brown, the now 30-year-old African-American woman who spent almost 15 years in a Tennessee prison, has…

January 15, 2019
Dakota men, women and youth ride to honor executed warriors and for healingDakota men, women and youth ride to honor executed warriors and for healing

Dakota men, women and youth ride to honor executed warriors and for healing

Dakota men, women and youth rode into Mankato, Minn., on horseback on Dec. 26 to honor Dakota warriors hanged by…

January 15, 2019
Philly DA reveals hidden Mumia files after court rulingPhilly DA reveals hidden Mumia files after court ruling

Philly DA reveals hidden Mumia files after court ruling

If Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner can be believed, on Dec. 28 while he and his staff were reportedly searching…

January 14, 2019
Haitian workers fight racist deportationsHaitian workers fight racist deportations

Haitian workers fight racist deportations

Fighting racist deportation plans, Haitians went to federal district court in Brooklyn for a four-day hearing Jan. 7-10. Nine individuals,…

January 14, 2019