Racism and Self-Determination

Report from the Streetz Party in Chicago remembering Black Panther Chairman Fred HamptonReport from the Streetz Party in Chicago remembering Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton

Report from the Streetz Party in Chicago remembering Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton

Following is a transcription of a talk given by Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. of the Prisoners of Conscience Committee/Black Panther…

September 18, 2015
People’s victory in Freddie Gray trialPeople’s victory in Freddie Gray trial

People’s victory in Freddie Gray trial

Baltimore -- On Sept. 10, a protest called by the People’s Power Assembly demanded justice for Freddie Gray and that the…

September 17, 2015
Protests hit police-state expoProtests hit police-state expo

Protests hit police-state expo

Oakland, Calif. -- Urban Shield, a million-dollar expo for training and sales of military hardware to local police departments, was kicked…

September 17, 2015
Racism and Black tennis playersRacism and Black tennis players

Racism and Black tennis players

The Public Broadcasting Service recently aired an “American Masters” documentary on Althea Gibson, the first African-American tennis star to break the…

September 15, 2015
Peltier thanks supporters on 71st birthdayPeltier thanks supporters on 71st birthday

Peltier thanks supporters on 71st birthday

U.S. political prisoner Leonard Peltier released the following statement from prison on his 71st birthday. September 12, 2015 Greetings everyone,…

September 15, 2015
Why George Jackson mattersWhy George Jackson matters

Why George Jackson matters

George Jackson spent ten years behind prison walls: from 1961 to 1971. During this period, Jackson became a revolutionary warrior…

September 14, 2015
Until we win: Black Labor and Liberation in capitalism’s disposable eraUntil we win: Black Labor and Liberation in capitalism’s disposable era

Until we win: Black Labor and Liberation in capitalism’s disposable era

By Kali Akuno Read the entire article on the “Black Left Unity Network” blog at tinyurl.com/ovyytvs Since the rebellion in…

September 14, 2015
‘Days of Grace’ hits racism, poverty‘Days of Grace’ hits racism, poverty

‘Days of Grace’ hits racism, poverty

Over 800 gathered in the city of Charleston, S.C., on the morning of Sept. 5 for the Days of Grace…

September 8, 2015
African-American jobless rate stays highAfrican-American jobless rate stays high

African-American jobless rate stays high

Despite the unemployment figures released Sept. 4, indicating that the rate of joblessness has gone down to 5.1 percent, the…

September 8, 2015
Police officer charged with killing Black youthPolice officer charged with killing Black youth

Police officer charged with killing Black youth

A police officer in Portsmouth, Va., has been charged with murder in the deliberate and senseless killing of African-American youth,…

September 7, 2015