This statement, first posted on the BLM twitter account July 14, has generated considerable coverage. Many in the corporate media have attacked BLM for the post. Workers World wishes to extend our full solidarity for this courageous statement. Black Lives Matter condemns the U.S. federal government’s inhumane treatment of Cubans . . .
Continue reading Black Lives Matter defends Cuba’s right to sovereignty at Workers.org
Philadelphia Around 100 people gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall July 26 to raise up international solidarity with the people of Cuba and demand: U.S. hands off Cuba! End the Blockade! Asantewaa Nkrumah-Ture with Black Alliance for Peace and Ted Kelly with Workers World Party chaired the rally. Speakers represented many . . .
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San Francisco “We need to stop letting them dismantle labor rights! How is there a gig company without gig workers? There is no Uber without drivers. There is no Lyft without drivers! There is no Doordash without drivers!” Those were the sentiments expressed by former Uber driver and activist Eddy . . .
Continue reading Rideshare drivers’ strike demands justice and recognition at Workers.org
Oakland, Calif. West Oakland turned out July 17 at Taylor Memorial Church for a community speak-out organized by City Councilmember Carroll Fife. On the agenda was a plan by the wealthy Fisher family to bulldoze inside the Port of Oakland (the fifth largest port in the U.S.) and build a . . .
Continue reading People’s verdict on gentrification scheme: Thumbs down at Workers.org
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