Racism and Self-Determination

Black History Month forum on racism & low wages

By J. White and R. White Chicago A Workers World forum celebrating Black History Month was held at Malcolm X…

February 20, 2015

Wisconsin students, workers resist Gov. Walker’s austerity axe

Resistance to Gov. Scott Walker’s 2015-17 budget proposal — Senate Bill 21, released in early February — is ongoing across…

February 19, 2015

‘The Book of Negroes’: TV miniseries tackles historical myths

“The Book of Negroes” miniseries by Lawrence Hill, director Clement Virgo and executive producer Damon D’Oliveira. The cast includes Aunjanue…

February 18, 2015

Muslim Lives Matter

The heinous, senseless murders of Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, of Syrian descent; his spouse, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, 21; and her…

February 17, 2015

Baltimore children and youth enjoy Black History Month

Feb. 14 — The Baltimore Peoples Power Assembly held a special event for children and youth to commemorate Black History…

February 17, 2015

Sekou Odinga’s release celebrated

In spite of freezing weather, hundreds of people filled the auditorium of The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial…

February 17, 2015

From Denver to Ferguson: Fight for victims of police violence

Denver -- In the last seven months, the Denver police have fired four times into moving cars, killing two youth…

February 16, 2015

Protesters ask, ‘Who killed Brandon Tate-Brown?’

Philadelphia -- Organizers of a “Philly after Ferguson” town hall meeting at the Catalyst for Change Church on Feb. 11…

February 16, 2015

Pasco, Wash., protesters demand justice for farm worker

The community of Pasco, Wash., is outraged.  Hundreds of residents of this largely Latino/a community have taken to the streets…

February 16, 2015

Philadelphia: Vigil for three killed in Carolina

Some 100 students and community members came out despite frigid weather for a vigil on Feb. 12 in Philadelphia. They…

February 13, 2015