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The latest from the Black community worldwide.

Israel a society of human shields

Hamas can't hold a candle to an entire society used as human shields.

Crash the DNC’s party

As one who was on the streets protesting the Vietnam War, I knew that it was imperative to let the Vietnamese know we were in solidarity with them, and the Palestinians deserve no less.

Grants Pass is NOT for sale

We resist and refuse this recent legal decision on Grants Pass that will allow, enable, condone and promote the ongoing violent criminalization of our bodies and our lives; instead we demand reparations for the land theft, ableism, classism, border terrorism and violent police terror.

Israel’s ‘useful idiots’ are the US Congress and the Biden administration

“What has happened in Gaza over the past nine months is devastating – the images of dead children and desperate, hungry people fleeing for safety .... We cannot look away in the face of these tragedies. ... And I will not be silent." - Kamala Harris

Behind the Bamboo Curtain: Student protest movement ignites Bangladesh

Bangladesh's ruling party is using the expanded quota system to embed its operatives into every sphere of state activities. Hundreds of students protesting it have been killed.

President Biden has Parkinson’s Disease

President Biden exhibits clear signs of Parkinson’s in his rigid gait, his mumbling speech, his frozen facial expressions and about 12 YouTube video compilations of his falls.

Imprisoned workers sue Alabama to abolish involuntary servitude 

A notorious prison system, Alabama’s is the most overcrowded in the country, operating at over 168% capacity

The San Francisco Black Film Festival is back and better than ever! 

The festival will be held on June 13 through 16. Be there! https://www.sfbff.org/

Calif. Senate passes landmark package of three reparations bills

“After two years of thorough examination by the California Reparations Task Force, we are finally translating words into action,” remarked Sen. Bradford.

Unseen billions: Every year, California makes a massive investment in jails and probation, with...

The data that are available paint a consistent picture: Law enforcement agencies are receiving the vast majority of funds.

Remembering Eddie Kittrell (1951-2023): Nationally known public housing advocate and

Eddie hoped that a focus on family, as opposed to crime or violence, would become integral to understanding the concept of public housing as a place of community.

‘At the United Nations, the flag of human rights still flies at half-mast’ 

For nearly 80 years, US officials at the UN have reliably and loyally raised their hands to veto any resolution to prevent or limit genocide when that resolution challenges US or Israel’s dominance.

Mrs. Sadie Williams @100, still going strong

Mrs. Sadie Williams celebrates a century of life surrounded by loved ones.

How prison officials manufactured gangs and gang wars in Virginia’s prisons

by Kevin ‘Rashid’ Johnson No Virginia prison gangs before 2004 With the prevalence of youth lumpen organizations (so called street gangs) in Virginia today, it’s hard to believe that there were actually no gangs (especially no...

Walking while Black: The inequitable intersection of racism at the intersection

Recent studies reveal ingrained prejudices and bias against Black pedestrians

Kwame ‘Beans’ Shakur: Call to Action for National Unification

“We have to start acting like a Nation instead of just a movement and an organization. We need to free these Political Prisoners. We’re steadily using these terms,” Shakur explained

‘The Rebel Girls’ film reckons with 60 days, 60 years later

A film honoring the mental, emotional and spiritual resolve of 15 Black girls

International civilian aid flotilla to break the siege of Gaza

“When governments fail, we sail!”

Inaugural Father-Daughter Dance celebrates community and family bonds

Scheduled for Sunday, April 14, 2024, starting at 3 p.m., the Father-Daughter Dance promises to be more than just an event

Yemenis expand attacks on Israel-bound ships to all of Indian Ocean

by Peoples Dispatch Sayyed Abdulmalik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah, said on Thursday, March 14, that his country’s armed forces will expand their attacks against ships moving to Israel from the Red Sea region...