Racism and Self-Determination

Philly activists demand: Take ‘Racist Rizzo’ statue downPhilly activists demand: Take ‘Racist Rizzo’ statue down

Philly activists demand: Take ‘Racist Rizzo’ statue down

Around 40 people descended on the Frank Rizzo statue in Philadelphia on Oct. 23 on what would have been Rizzo's…

October 25, 2016
Raising up a people’s agendaRaising up a people’s agenda

Raising up a people’s agenda

Durham, N.C. - A spirited demonstration of activists from nearly a dozen organizations was held Oct. 11 outside the North…

October 19, 2016
Solidarity caravan reaches flooded areasSolidarity caravan reaches flooded areas

Solidarity caravan reaches flooded areas

Kinston, N.C. - As the Neuse River crested in the wake of Hurricane Matthew on Oct. 15, leaders from the…

October 19, 2016
Charlotte Uprising in solidarity with Eastern North CarolinaCharlotte Uprising in solidarity with Eastern North Carolina

Charlotte Uprising in solidarity with Eastern North Carolina

Following is a lightly edited letter of solidarity from the Charlotte Uprising (charlotteuprising.com) to the disaster-stricken communities of Eastern North…

October 19, 2016
U.S. labor and the fight for sovereignty by Indigenous peoplesU.S. labor and the fight for sovereignty by Indigenous peoples

U.S. labor and the fight for sovereignty by Indigenous peoples

The struggle of the Sioux Nation at Standing Rock, N.D., and its allies to prevent the building of the Dakota…

October 18, 2016
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, protesters in Philadelphia demand end to colonialismOn Indigenous Peoples’ Day, protesters in Philadelphia demand end to colonialism

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, protesters in Philadelphia demand end to colonialism

More than 200 activists from diverse movements joined together in a March to End Colonialism on Oct. 12 in Philadelphia.…

October 18, 2016
Marshall University in West Virginia celebrates its first Indigenous Peoples DayMarshall University in West Virginia celebrates its first Indigenous Peoples Day

Marshall University in West Virginia celebrates its first Indigenous Peoples Day

Huntington, W.V. - This year, for the first time, Marshall University welcomed an event celebrating the colonized people of this…

October 18, 2016
Buffalo celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day and protests billionaire school board member’s sexismBuffalo celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day and protests billionaire school board member’s sexism

Buffalo celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day and protests billionaire school board member’s sexism

People from many Buffalo, N.Y., organizations and communities gathered on Oct. 10 to call for replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous…

October 18, 2016
Buffalo Bills fans show support for Kaepernick’s knee against racismBuffalo Bills fans show support for Kaepernick’s knee against racism

Buffalo Bills fans show support for Kaepernick’s knee against racism

Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 16 -- Not all fans of the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills booed or made vicious threats…

October 17, 2016
Omar Shakir tells his story of Oakland, Calif., cop misconductOmar Shakir tells his story of Oakland, Calif., cop misconduct

Omar Shakir tells his story of Oakland, Calif., cop misconduct

Oakland, Calif. Omar Shakir and his family were under siege last July 23 when the Oakland Police Department falsely believed…

October 17, 2016