Racism and Self-Determination

Justice, not smears, for Trayvon Martin

George Zimmerman, the racist vigilante killer of Trayvon Martin, has launched a campaign through his lawyers to smear his victim.…

June 5, 2013
Detroit cop stands trial in shooting death of 7-year-old girlDetroit cop stands trial in shooting death of 7-year-old girl

Detroit cop stands trial in shooting death of 7-year-old girl

After three years, the white Detroit police officer who shot a 7-year-old African-American girl is finally standing trial in Wayne…

June 5, 2013

Arpaio guilty of racial profiling

Tucson, Ariz. — In a ruling that came as no surprise to Arizona’s oppressed and terrorized Latino/a community, a federal judge…

May 30, 2013
No justice for Ramarley GrahamNo justice for Ramarley Graham

No justice for Ramarley Graham

Ramarley Graham was shot in his bathroom by police officer Richard Haste. The unarmed Bronx teenager was killed on Feb.…

May 23, 2013
Malcolm X livesMalcolm X lives

Malcolm X lives

The great Black leader, Malcolm X —also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz — was born on May 19, 1925. His…

May 23, 2013
Houston protest supports Assata ShakurHouston protest supports Assata Shakur

Houston protest supports Assata Shakur

Militant supporters of former political prisoner Assata Shakur, who was liberated from a U.S. federal prison and has lived in…

May 23, 2013

Central Park 5, Jena 6 and the Scottsboro Brothers

The corporate-owned media reviews of the movie “The Central Park Five,” just released on DVD, focus mainly on the pathos…

May 21, 2013
Oakland, Calif., vigil for police victimOakland, Calif., vigil for police victim

Oakland, Calif., vigil for police victim

Oakland, Calif. — More than 150 people came out to honor the memory of young Alan Blueford on May 5,…

May 19, 2013
MOVE house rememberedMOVE house remembered

MOVE house remembered

The 28th anniversary of the racist bombing of the MOVE family house in Philadelphia, which killed 11 men, women and…

May 17, 2013
Newark, N.J., group to protest banning of Mumia-Abu Jamal documentaryNewark, N.J., group to protest banning of Mumia-Abu Jamal documentary

Newark, N.J., group to protest banning of Mumia-Abu Jamal documentary

On Friday, May 17th, the People’s Organization for Progress will hold an informational picket at Newark’s City Plex 12 Movie…

May 17, 2013