Racism and Self-Determination

Freedom fighter Takiyah Thompson in NYC Oct. 14Freedom fighter Takiyah Thompson in NYC Oct. 14

Freedom fighter Takiyah Thompson in NYC Oct. 14

Freedom fighter Takiyah Thompson, the North Carolina Central University student and Workers World Party member who climbed the Confederate statue…

October 5, 2017
Racist monuments in Durham, N.C.: Coming down ‘by any means necessary’Racist monuments in Durham, N.C.: Coming down ‘by any means necessary’

Racist monuments in Durham, N.C.: Coming down ‘by any means necessary’

Continuing the righteous struggle to take down monuments to racism and white supremacy, some 50 protesters rallied at a Sept.…

September 27, 2017
NFL players unite in protest after racist White House yells ‘Fire them’NFL players unite in protest after racist White House yells ‘Fire them’

NFL players unite in protest after racist White House yells ‘Fire them’

Sept. 25 — In an unprecedented display of solidarity, over 200 National Football League players from the vast majority of…

September 25, 2017
St. Louis protests expose brutal police forceSt. Louis protests expose brutal police force

St. Louis protests expose brutal police force

Fiery St. Louis protests continue nonstop despite brutal police violence against demonstrators that is drawing criticism from city officials, reporters…

September 25, 2017
Anti-racist banner hung at Red Sox gameAnti-racist banner hung at Red Sox game

Anti-racist banner hung at Red Sox game

During a Sept. 13 Major Baseball League game between the Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics, four white anti-racists hung…

September 24, 2017
After killer cop walks free, Uprising rocks St. LouisAfter killer cop walks free, Uprising rocks St. Louis

After killer cop walks free, Uprising rocks St. Louis

By Lyn Neeley and Minnie Bruce Pratt Furious and frustrated, people in St. Louis have been taking to the streets…

September 20, 2017
Do It Like Durham update: ‘Struggle, a lifetime commitment’Do It Like Durham update: ‘Struggle, a lifetime commitment’

Do It Like Durham update: ‘Struggle, a lifetime commitment’

Durham, N.C. — Some 200 people gathered at 9 a.m. at the Durham courthouse on a rainy Sept. 12 to…

September 20, 2017
ESPN sportscaster Jemele Hill calls Trump a white supremacist & rightfully soESPN sportscaster Jemele Hill calls Trump a white supremacist & rightfully so

ESPN sportscaster Jemele Hill calls Trump a white supremacist & rightfully so

Some of the most prominent athletes, especially in professional sports, are refusing to be viewed as “dumb jocks” or to…

September 18, 2017
National Days of Solidarity with #DefendDurhamNational Days of Solidarity with #DefendDurham

National Days of Solidarity with #DefendDurham

An uplifting Bull City Block Party was held on Sept. 9 to celebrate Durham’s continued resistance and tenacity against white…

September 13, 2017
Georgia marchers to racists: ‘Take it down!’Georgia marchers to racists: ‘Take it down!’

Georgia marchers to racists: ‘Take it down!’

Decatur, Ga. — Several hundred people — a cross section of the city’s residents, including many students from Decatur High…

September 13, 2017