Racism and Self-Determination

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
Release Yuvette Henderson’s autopsy reportRelease Yuvette Henderson’s autopsy report

Release Yuvette Henderson’s autopsy report

Family and community supporters seeking justice for Yuvette Henderson converged on the Emeryville, Calif., City Council on Sept. 1, demanding…

September 7, 2015
Baltimore rally demands ‘Justice for Freddie Gray!’Baltimore rally demands ‘Justice for Freddie Gray!’

Baltimore rally demands ‘Justice for Freddie Gray!’

About 100 protesters rallied outside the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse in Baltimore on Sept. 2 in a protest to demand justice…

September 4, 2015
Cleveland activists say Black Trans Lives matterCleveland activists say Black Trans Lives matter

Cleveland activists say Black Trans Lives matter

People gathered Aug. 25 in Cleveland’s Luke Easter Park, a main green space in the African-American community. They were part…

September 4, 2015
Lynne Stewart’s message for Women’s Equality DayLynne Stewart’s message for Women’s Equality Day

Lynne Stewart’s message for Women’s Equality Day

The following statement from the people’s lawyer and former political prisoner, Lynne Stewart, was read by Betty Davis, a longtime…

September 3, 2015
Unions step forward to battle racismUnions step forward to battle racism

Unions step forward to battle racism

A large demonstration and strategy conference that is being called the “Days of Grace” is expected to take place in…

September 2, 2015
Katrina + 10: Natural disaster or forced removals?Katrina + 10: Natural disaster or forced removals?

Katrina + 10: Natural disaster or forced removals?

It has been a decade since the people of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast were dislocated due to the…

September 2, 2015