Racism and Self-Determination

Protests revive MLK’s struggle legacyProtests revive MLK’s struggle legacy

Protests revive MLK’s struggle legacy

National days of action were held from Jan. 15, the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to…

January 20, 2015
Racism in the Academy behind snubbing of ‘Selma’Racism in the Academy behind snubbing of ‘Selma’

Racism in the Academy behind snubbing of ‘Selma’

Institutionalized racism in the U.S. comes in many forms — some of it subtle, some not so subtle. The not…

January 20, 2015
French racism, repression ignite protests in AfricaFrench racism, repression ignite protests in Africa

French racism, repression ignite protests in Africa

More protests took place throughout the Muslim world after the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo once again highlighted a cover cartoon…

January 20, 2015
California Bay Area activists conduct 96 hours of direct action to reclaim MLK legacyCalifornia Bay Area activists conduct 96 hours of direct action to reclaim MLK legacy

California Bay Area activists conduct 96 hours of direct action to reclaim MLK legacy

Oakland, Calif. -- Activists here launched a plan for 96 hours of direct action to reclaim the legacy of Dr.…

January 20, 2015
Sara Benjamin’s story: Arrested mother speaks out on incarceration of young, Black women leadersSara Benjamin’s story: Arrested mother speaks out on incarceration of young, Black women leaders

Sara Benjamin’s story: Arrested mother speaks out on incarceration of young, Black women leaders

Baltimore --  I have been actively working with the People’s Power Assembly of Baltimore for more than six months. In…

January 19, 2015
Philadelphia protesters target police ‘summit’Philadelphia protesters target police ‘summit’

Philadelphia protesters target police ‘summit’

Philadelphia community members protested outside of a private meeting between U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and…

January 19, 2015
Organizer arrested, Baltimore ‘Strike Against Racism’ ties up downtownOrganizer arrested, Baltimore ‘Strike Against Racism’ ties up downtown

Organizer arrested, Baltimore ‘Strike Against Racism’ ties up downtown

Jan. 16 -- A protest march and rally against racist police terror, called "Strike Against Racism," tied up traffic in…

January 16, 2015
Tamir Rice killing further exposedTamir Rice killing further exposed

Tamir Rice killing further exposed

By Martha Grevatt and Susan Schnur Cleveland Last November, the whole world watched with horror the heartbreaking video of the…

January 16, 2015
Justice for Kendrick Johnson!Justice for Kendrick Johnson!

Justice for Kendrick Johnson!

The town of Valdosta, Ga., witnessed, on Jan. 10, the kind of militant protest march that characterizes the “Black Lives…

January 16, 2015
Anti-racist struggle continues in 2015Anti-racist struggle continues in 2015

Anti-racist struggle continues in 2015

An upsurge in mass demonstrations and rebellions across the United States portends much for developments in 2015. The federal government…

January 14, 2015