Racism and Self-Determination

‘Black Reconstruction in America’ tour‘Black Reconstruction in America’ tour

‘Black Reconstruction in America’ tour

Led by WW Managing Editor LeiLani Dowell, political discussions on W.E.B. Du Bois’s 1935 sweeping analysis of the Civil War…

February 22, 2017
Standing Rock: New evacuation order, calls to resistStanding Rock: New evacuation order, calls to resist

Standing Rock: New evacuation order, calls to resist

Tensions are rising after North Dakota’s governor issued an order demanding that water protectors evacuate the Oceti Sakowin camp by…

February 22, 2017
Behind the attack on Charles OakleyBehind the attack on Charles Oakley

Behind the attack on Charles Oakley

The brutal assault on former New York Knicks basketball player Charles Oakley at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 8 profoundly…

February 21, 2017
Black Reconstruction and the Paris Commune:  Two Momentous RevolutionsBlack Reconstruction and the Paris Commune:  Two Momentous Revolutions

Black Reconstruction and the Paris Commune: Two Momentous Revolutions

Black History Month brings back to life long-buried struggles of African-American people for liberation and justice. One of the most…

February 15, 2017
Eastern Michigan students win anti-racist victoryEastern Michigan students win anti-racist victory

Eastern Michigan students win anti-racist victory

On Feb. 2, Eastern Michigan University’s administration handed down its decision to drop sanctions against 16 students, mostly Black, who…

February 15, 2017
Standing Rock defense stays strongStanding Rock defense stays strong

Standing Rock defense stays strong

For a year, thousands of Indigenous peoples and activists have stopped the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline across Native…

February 14, 2017
Black history, people’s fightback in VirginiaBlack history, people’s fightback in Virginia

Black history, people’s fightback in Virginia

Community members from throughout southwest Virginia packed a meeting room at the Gainsboro Library in Roanoke Feb. 11 to hear…

February 14, 2017
Professional athletes speak out, take a stand against bigotryProfessional athletes speak out, take a stand against bigotry

Professional athletes speak out, take a stand against bigotry

The ongoing uprising in the streets against the Trump presidency continues to galvanize various sectors of U.S. society, including sports…

February 13, 2017
Athletes repudiate NFL’s trip to IsraelAthletes repudiate NFL’s trip to Israel

Athletes repudiate NFL’s trip to Israel

Bulletin:  According to the Times of Israel, six out of the 11 National Football League players slated to visit Israel…

February 13, 2017
Protest Buffalo, N.Y., police killing of Wardel ‘Meech’ DavisProtest Buffalo, N.Y., police killing of Wardel ‘Meech’ Davis

Protest Buffalo, N.Y., police killing of Wardel ‘Meech’ Davis

By Lee Swaydis and WW Buffalo Staff Buffalo, N.Y. - On the night of Feb. 7,  a 20-year-old unarmed Black…

February 13, 2017