Racism and Self-Determination

South Carolina: Community/labor organizing wins some justice for Walter ScottSouth Carolina: Community/labor organizing wins some justice for Walter Scott

South Carolina: Community/labor organizing wins some justice for Walter Scott

After more than a year and a half of waiting, the family of Walter L. Scott sees some semblance of…

December 18, 2017
Do it like Durham! Interview with Takiyah ThompsonDo it like Durham! Interview with Takiyah Thompson

Do it like Durham! Interview with Takiyah Thompson

These last few months have been a flurry of emotions. Watching my daughter leaves me in awe, because she embodies…

December 13, 2017
From Baltimore to Palestine: Abolish racist occupationFrom Baltimore to Palestine: Abolish racist occupation

From Baltimore to Palestine: Abolish racist occupation

Dozens of Baltimore activists and locals congregated Dec. 9 outside the Baltimore Police Department headquarters at 601 Fayette St. Despite…

December 13, 2017
Fighting racism is not a photo opFighting racism is not a photo op

Fighting racism is not a photo op

In another move in the disgusting game that is capitalist electoral politics, the racist, woman-hating, anti-immigrant, KKK-endorsed U.S. president, Donald…

December 12, 2017
Durham anti-racist activists: ‘Be a witness in our defense!’Durham anti-racist activists: ‘Be a witness in our defense!’

Durham anti-racist activists: ‘Be a witness in our defense!’

By LeiLani Dowell and Ben Carroll Durham, N.C. Activists and community and family members gathered here the morning of Dec.…

December 7, 2017
Serious questions after notorious Philly DA appointedSerious questions after notorious Philly DA appointed

Serious questions after notorious Philly DA appointed

Longtime Philadelphia civil rights attorney and newly elected District Attorney Larry Krasner has appointed former DA and retired State Supreme…

December 7, 2017
Another killer NYPD cop found not guiltyAnother killer NYPD cop found not guilty

Another killer NYPD cop found not guilty

A Brooklyn, New York, family devastated by the acquittal of an off-duty Black officer in the shooting death of their…

November 22, 2017
Durham activists keep up the struggleDurham activists keep up the struggle

Durham activists keep up the struggle

Two days following the “Unite the Right” white supremacist gathering in Charlottesville, Va., the people of Durham, N.C., took bold…

November 21, 2017
Labor support and a win for Durham freedom fightersLabor support and a win for Durham freedom fighters

Labor support and a win for Durham freedom fighters

Breaking news from Durham: On Nov. 14, Durham District Attorney Roger Echols decided not to pursue any felony charges against…

November 14, 2017
Flood the phone lines! Nov. 13-14 ‘Call to Action’ for Durham freedom fightersFlood the phone lines! Nov. 13-14 ‘Call to Action’ for Durham freedom fighters

Flood the phone lines! Nov. 13-14 ‘Call to Action’ for Durham freedom fighters

In one step toward victory in the fight against white supremacy in North Carolina, the Durham County district attorney has…

November 13, 2017