Racism and Self-Determination

Memphis cops kill Black youth, protests followMemphis cops kill Black youth, protests follow

Memphis cops kill Black youth, protests follow

By Brent Ford The following is a guest article submitted by a political activist in Memphis, Tenn. July 22 --…

July 31, 2015
The Civil War: Lessons for today’s struggleThe Civil War: Lessons for today’s struggle

The Civil War: Lessons for today’s struggle

Below are excerpts from the book “The Klan and the Government: Foes or Allies?” written in 1983 by Sam Marcy,…

July 30, 2015
New York march demands justice for Sandra Bland, Kindra ChapmanNew York march demands justice for Sandra Bland, Kindra Chapman

New York march demands justice for Sandra Bland, Kindra Chapman

On July 22, the New York City Chapter of the Peoples Power Assemblies held a spirited rally and march in…

July 29, 2015
At Newark, N.J., protest: Police brutality, racism, inequality targetedAt Newark, N.J., protest: Police brutality, racism, inequality targeted

At Newark, N.J., protest: Police brutality, racism, inequality targeted

Newark, N.J. -- Several thousand people braved a hot sun and no shade in over 90-degree heat to rally and…

July 29, 2015
Activist in Freddie Grey uprising acquittedActivist in Freddie Grey uprising acquitted

Activist in Freddie Grey uprising acquitted

Morgan Malachi, one of hundreds of activists facing charges for having protested the Baltimore police killing of Freddie Grey, won…

July 29, 2015
Detroit protest says: ‘End forced removals of African Americans!’Detroit protest says: ‘End forced removals of African Americans!’

Detroit protest says: ‘End forced removals of African Americans!’

The corporate media claim that Detroit is being revitalized. A rally and march at Hart Plaza on the Detroit River…

July 29, 2015
Interview with Nate Hamilton: ‘My brother’s killing has opened my eyes’Interview with Nate Hamilton: ‘My brother’s killing has opened my eyes’

Interview with Nate Hamilton: ‘My brother’s killing has opened my eyes’

Nate Hamilton and his family are still fighting for justice for Dontre Hamilton, who was shot 14 times and killed…

July 29, 2015
Oakland, Calif., vigil for Sandra BlandOakland, Calif., vigil for Sandra Bland

Oakland, Calif., vigil for Sandra Bland

Over a hundred people gathered at Oscar Grant Plaza in Oakland, Calif., on July 24 for a “Say Her Name”…

July 29, 2015
BLACK WOMEN’S LIVES MATTERBLACK WOMEN’S LIVES MATTER

BLACK WOMEN’S LIVES MATTER

JUSTICE FOR SANDRA BLAND! As we go to press, Sandra Bland’s funeral on July 25 was attended by hundreds of…

July 28, 2015
Kindra Chapman: #Fight4HerNameKindra Chapman: #Fight4HerName

Kindra Chapman: #Fight4HerName

In Alabama and nationwide, protests continue against the death in police custody of Kindra Darnell Chapman, a Black teenager who…

July 28, 2015