Racism and Self-Determination

Thousands say “We’re not mascots” at Minneapolis protest

By Chris Getowicz Republished from an article at fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, Minn. — Over five thousand people joined eleven tribal nations…

November 7, 2014
NYC forum on migrant caravan, Garifuna oppression, Mexican studentsNYC forum on migrant caravan, Garifuna oppression, Mexican students

NYC forum on migrant caravan, Garifuna oppression, Mexican students

The New York branch of Workers World Party sponsored an Oct. 30 forum featuring the ongoing struggle of migrants, especially…

November 6, 2014
Lennon Lacy: A new generation’s “Strange Fruit”Lennon Lacy: A new generation’s “Strange Fruit”

Lennon Lacy: A new generation’s “Strange Fruit”

“The nineteenth century lynch mob cuts off ears, toes and fingers, strips off flesh and distributes portions of the body…

November 4, 2014
Pennsylvania charged with ‘apartheid’ in higher educationPennsylvania charged with ‘apartheid’ in higher education

Pennsylvania charged with ‘apartheid’ in higher education

A coalition of Cheyney University supporters filed a major federal civil rights lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the…

November 4, 2014
“Cost of Injustice” is topic for Oakland meeting“Cost of Injustice” is topic for Oakland meeting

“Cost of Injustice” is topic for Oakland meeting

Oakland, Calif. — The “Cost of Injustice” event at the Oakland Eastside Arts Alliance was an evening of culture, art,…

October 30, 2014

Ferguson struggle emblematic of national oppression

Book-length analyses could be written on the developments in Ferguson, Mo., the majority Black enclave outside St. Louis where Michael…

October 30, 2014

Staten Island, N.Y., hosts Ebola Summit

An Ebola Summit held here at the Berta Dreyfus Public School 49 on Oct. 25 brought together a diverse group…

October 29, 2014
Solidarity protests with Ferguson: ‘Stop police brutality!’Solidarity protests with Ferguson: ‘Stop police brutality!’

Solidarity protests with Ferguson: ‘Stop police brutality!’

The demands of the people of Ferguson, Mo., and their continued fight against racism and police impunity are taking root…

October 29, 2014
Houston protest: ’Death row must go!’Houston protest: ’Death row must go!’

Houston protest: ’Death row must go!’

Houston -- The 15th annual march in Houston to abolish the death penalty brought together 200 people on Oct. 25.…

October 28, 2014
Justice denied for 7-year-old Aiyana JonesJustice denied for 7-year-old Aiyana Jones

Justice denied for 7-year-old Aiyana Jones

Detroit police officer Joseph Weekley remains unscathed after a second attempt to prosecute him ended in a mistrial on Oct.…

October 25, 2014