Racism and Self-Determination

Cops kill unarmed college student in TexasCops kill unarmed college student in Texas

Cops kill unarmed college student in Texas

Aug. 10 -- The terror and killing spree by cops aimed at Black, Brown, Indigenous and other oppressed people continues…

August 10, 2015
Coalition calls for arrest of Philly police officer who killed Brandon Tate-BrownCoalition calls for arrest of Philly police officer who killed Brandon Tate-Brown

Coalition calls for arrest of Philly police officer who killed Brandon Tate-Brown

Family members of Brandon Tate-Brown and a broad coalition of supporting organizations gathered for a news conference on Aug. 5…

August 7, 2015
Carl Hampton honored on 45th anniversary of assassinationCarl Hampton honored on 45th anniversary of assassination

Carl Hampton honored on 45th anniversary of assassination

On July 26, 1970, the Houston Police Department gunned down a 21-year-old leader of Houston’s Black community, Carl Hampton, after…

August 7, 2015
Black woman found dead in jail cellBlack woman found dead in jail cell

Black woman found dead in jail cell

Aug. 2 — Ralkina Jones is yet another African-American woman who died in police custody under suspicious circumstances. Jones, 37-years-old,…

August 6, 2015
Killer cop charged in murder of Sam Dubose in CincinnatiKiller cop charged in murder of Sam Dubose in Cincinnati

Killer cop charged in murder of Sam Dubose in Cincinnati

The terrifying video of an African-American motorist’s life being snuffed out by a white racist cop, University of Cincinnati police…

August 6, 2015
60,000 signatures demand justice for Tamir Rice60,000 signatures demand justice for Tamir Rice

60,000 signatures demand justice for Tamir Rice

It has been eight months since the police killing of the 12-year-old Black youth, Tamir Rice, in a Cleveland park.…

August 6, 2015
War on migrants continues unabatedWar on migrants continues unabated

War on migrants continues unabated

While the courts quibble with the Obama administration on his November executive action, hundreds of thousands of workers continue to…

August 5, 2015
Police terror risesPolice terror rises

Police terror rises

One year after Mike Brown’s murder A Department of Justice study completed earlier this year and released to the press…

August 4, 2015
Sandra Bland—#Say Her NameSandra Bland—#Say Her Name

Sandra Bland—#Say Her Name

Houston, Aug. 3 -- At every progressive political event in Texas since July 13, the name Sandra Bland has been…

August 3, 2015
Cleveland Black Lives Convening: ‘One of the best experiences of my life’Cleveland Black Lives Convening: ‘One of the best experiences of my life’

Cleveland Black Lives Convening: ‘One of the best experiences of my life’

Imani Henry, an organizer of the People’s Power Assembly, attended the Movement for Black Lives National Convening at Cleveland State…

August 3, 2015