Racism and Self-Determination

How Voting Rights Act was set back

At his Escambia County polling site on June 3, 93-year-old African-American Willie Mims was disenfranchised by Alabama's strict new voter…

June 24, 2014
Juneteenth parade in HoustonJuneteenth parade in Houston

Juneteenth parade in Houston

From the very serious to the celebratory, Juneteenth activities are taking place all over Texas. There are barbecues, rodeos, oratory…

June 18, 2014
Ruby Dee – brilliant actor, inspiring activistRuby Dee – brilliant actor, inspiring activist

Ruby Dee – brilliant actor, inspiring activist

The great actor and political activist Ruby Dee died at the age of 91 on June 11. She had been…

June 18, 2014
West Oakland, Calif., protests gentrificationWest Oakland, Calif., protests gentrification

West Oakland, Calif., protests gentrification

The Development Without Displacement Research Group held an anti-gentrification march and rally to the City of Oakland Planning Commission meeting…

June 17, 2014
Memorial march for Ernest Duenez Jr.Memorial march for Ernest Duenez Jr.

Memorial march for Ernest Duenez Jr.

Manteca, Calif. — Ernest Duenez Jr. was killed by police officer John Moody in this city on June 8, 2011.…

June 14, 2014
Not forgotten – Andy Lopez, presente!Not forgotten – Andy Lopez, presente!

Not forgotten – Andy Lopez, presente!

Santa Rosa, Calif. — Several hundred people rallied and marched here on June 7, which would have been the week…

June 14, 2014
Trial set for Benton Harbor, Mich., activist Rev. Edward PinkneyTrial set for Benton Harbor, Mich., activist Rev. Edward Pinkney

Trial set for Benton Harbor, Mich., activist Rev. Edward Pinkney

St. Joseph, Mich. --  Berrien County’s courthouse in St. Joseph, Mich., was filled with people from across the Midwest at…

June 13, 2014

In North Carolina, Moral Monday Movement marches forward

By Ben C. Raleigh, N.C. — It came on the heels of a powerful sit-in at the office of North…

June 10, 2014

Help stop threat to Iman Al-Amin’s health and life

The following is based on releases that the Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA) issued on June 5. They concern…

June 7, 2014
William Worthy: He opened the media to voices of resistanceWilliam Worthy: He opened the media to voices of resistance

William Worthy: He opened the media to voices of resistance

William Worthy was a highly talented and educated journalist with a quality that distinguished him from so many of his…

June 5, 2014