Racism and Self-Determination

Black transwomen killed in DetroitBlack transwomen killed in Detroit

Black transwomen killed in Detroit

Aug. 16 -- The hate-fueled killing of transgender people of color is yet another crime against the oppressed that happens…

August 17, 2015
Honor Mike BrownHonor Mike Brown

Honor Mike Brown

One year after Mike Brown’s death by police gunfire in Ferguson, Mo., over a hundred activists and community members held…

August 17, 2015
Providence, R.I., People’s Assembly proposes ‘Plan of Action’ for struggles aheadProvidence, R.I., People’s Assembly proposes ‘Plan of Action’ for struggles ahead

Providence, R.I., People’s Assembly proposes ‘Plan of Action’ for struggles ahead

The Rhode Island People’s Assembly -- which fights against racism, war, economic exploitation and environmental destruction -- held a summer…

August 17, 2015
Atlanta grand jury fails to indict killer cop, againAtlanta grand jury fails to indict killer cop, again

Atlanta grand jury fails to indict killer cop, again

For the second time, a Fulton County grand jury failed to indict a Union City cop in the shooting of…

August 16, 2015
Appeals court denies bond to Rev. PinkneyAppeals court denies bond to Rev. Pinkney

Appeals court denies bond to Rev. Pinkney

On Aug. 4 the Michigan Court of Appeals denied bond to the Rev. Edward Pinkney, pending appeal. Two of the…

August 13, 2015
Dream Riders journey for justiceDream Riders journey for justice

Dream Riders journey for justice

A multinational group of young people, Dream Riders Across America, marched and rallied on Aug. 3 in Montgomery, Ala., as…

August 13, 2015
Equality Ohio marches in ClevelandEquality Ohio marches in Cleveland

Equality Ohio marches in Cleveland

“Equality Ohio,” organizers for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights, had a militant contingent in this year’s Cleveland Pride…

August 13, 2015
Activists surround jail where Sandra Bland diedActivists surround jail where Sandra Bland died

Activists surround jail where Sandra Bland died

Waller County, Texas -- Activists came by the hundreds to Waller County, Texas, on Aug. 9, the one-year anniversary of…

August 12, 2015
Choctaw activist dies in police custodyChoctaw activist dies in police custody

Choctaw activist dies in police custody

Rexdale Henry, 53, a Choctaw activist, died on July 14 in unexplained and suspicious circumstances in the Neshoba County Jail…

August 12, 2015
50th anniversary of Watts Rebellion50th anniversary of Watts Rebellion

50th anniversary of Watts Rebellion

Just five days after the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Watts Rebellion erupted. It lasted several…

August 12, 2015