Stop the war against Black and Brown communities!

Following the 2014 police murders of Eric Gardner and Michael Brown, activists raised concerns about an “epidemic” of police brutality.  Six years later it is clear that Black and Brown communities, living under police occupation, are confronting a very real war.  The numbers do not lie. Documented police killings of . . .

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Portland’s people out organize fascist groups

Portland, Ore. People in this city — the scene of many past rallies by violent fascist groups — squared off once more against far-right groups, led by the Proud Boys, on Sept. 26. Pro-fascists organized under the banner of combatting the mass anti-racist movement, which has persisted in this city . . .

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As poverty deepens / Black community fights police terror

San Antonio After summer-long mobilizations against racism, white supremacy, and killer cops, activists in San Antonio continued fighting on several fronts as fall arrived. Youth pay homage to police victim, Darrell Zemault Sr. Outraged protests have been ongoing since Sept. 15, when officers of the San Antonio Police Department shot . . .

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Philadelphia / Direct action brings victory for houseless

Philadelphia The Philadelphia Housing Action coalition and the City of Philadelphia reached a tentative agreement on Sept. 25 to give homeless activists 50 vacant, viable homes, and allow 50 homeless mothers and children to remain in 15 additional vacant city-owned homes taken over earlier this year.  Philadelphia activist Sterling Johnson . . .

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Illinois: Black and Latinx women health workers lead strike to victory

They won!  The historic 10-day strike by workers at medical facilities in three Illinois cities resulted in an all-out victory, with every demand met. Black and Latinx women workers played a decisive role in organizing the strike and steering it to its successful conclusion.  Chicago health workers in the ‘Strike . . .

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