Racism

From the Phony Debate on Gaza to the Uhuru 3: The US/EU Commitment to Human Rights Has Always Been Lie

September 21, 2024 UNAC Editor Free Speech, Interview, Iran, Lawfare, Racism, US Politics

Margaret Kimberley and Ajamu Baraka, published on Black Agenda Report, September 18, 2024 State repression increases as the so-called democracies continue in a state of crisis. Only a people-centered human rights struggle can bring true justice and peace. “Instead of prosecuting the Ku Klux Klan, the anti-Semites, and reactionaries, the government is arresting anti-fascists.” (Claudia Jones) Margaret Kimberley: I’m joined[…]

Haiti and Springfield Ohio

September 18, 2024 UNAC Editor Collapsed States, Colonialism, Immigration, Racism, Refugees

by Margaret Kimberley, published on Black Agenda Report, September 18, 2024 Haiti will never be forgiven for its successful revolution. Racist hatred follows them wherever they go, even when they go to states in need of a labor force and a larger population. Editor’s Note: Sadly, I overheard a youtuber in my son’s room telling this stupid story. They say[…]

Drop the Charges Against Uhuru!

September 7, 2024 Judith Bello Anti-Imperialism, Lawfare, Legal Struggles, Racism

Statement by Black Alliance for Peace, September 4, 2024 Black Alliance for Peace Condemns the Federal Indictments of the Uhuru 3 and Denial of their Fundamental Human Rights to Speech, Association, Information and Political Dissent Tampa, Florida — The process of jury selection on September 3rd, 2024, will mark the beginning of the federal trial of Omali Yeshitela, Chairman of[…]

Understanding the Connections Between the Congo and Palestine Genocides

August 11, 2024 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Capitalism, Colonialism, Congo, Racism, Rawanda, U.S. Aggression, US Hypocrisy, Wall Street, Zionism

by Nylah Iqbal Muhammad, published on Mondoweiss, August 3, 2024 Friends of the Congo Executive Director Maurice Carney and Professor Eman Abdelhadi discuss the intersections between the genocides in the Congo and Palestine. Maurice Carney of Friends of the Congo is an old friend of UNAC, helping to keep us in touch with an African perspective. To understand this is[…]

Racist Riot in Britain

August 7, 2024 UNAC Editor Colonialism, Racism, Rwanda, United Kingdom

by Margaret Kimberley, published on Black Agenda Report, August 7, 2024 The United Kingdom’s ugly history of subjugating people in the global south has created a deeply racist country. The criminal ruling class exploits, but white racism blames the desperate newcomer. The United Kingdom has recently experienced a wave of rioting and blame is placed upon people referred to as[…]

Inside China-Focused Congressional Hearings, Panic, Paranoia, and Hypocrisy Reign

July 13, 2024 UNAC Editor China, Propaganda, Racism, Socialism, US Politics, War and Peace

by Megan Russell, published on Countercurrents, July 9, 2024 Good to know we have some educated people keeping an eye on our decidedly uneducated congress. [jb] On June 26th, the Committee on Oversight and Accountability sat down for a Congressional Hearing titled, “Defending America from the Chinese Communist Party’s Political Warfare.” This was one of many Congressional hearings aimed at[…]

Leonard Peltier: ‘I remain Undestroyed’

July 10, 2024 UNAC Editor Native Americans, Political Prisoners, Racism

by Leonard Peltier, published on Workers World, July 6, 2024 The following statement is from political prisoner, Leonard Peltier, in response to the U.S. Parole Commission that denied him parole on July 2, 2024. His parole board hearing is scheduled for 2026. Go to freeleonardpeltiernow.org/s/Leonard_Peltier_June26th_2024.pdf to read the original statement. Greetings my Friends, Family, Loved Ones and Supporters. Go to[…]

Biden Calls on Trump to “Join” Him In A War Against Immigrants and Asylum

June 18, 2024 UNAC Editor Capitalism, Immigrants, Immigration, Poverty, Racism, The War at Home, US Hypocrisy, US Politics

by Cristobal Cavazos, published on Socialist Action, June 16, 2024 The June 4th announcement by President Joseph Biden that the right to asylum was all but over is a reactionary move by a reactionary administration. Ironically, 85 years ago to the day, the racist 1924 US Johnson-Reed Immigration Act, under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, tragically refused asylum to close to[…]

Haiti: An Anatomy of an Invasion

June 3, 2024 UNAC Editor Haiti, Neocolonialism, Racism, United Nations

by Jemima Pierre, published on Black Agenda Report, May 29, 2024 The US is behind the multinational military invasion and occupation of Haiti. How did we get here? As all eyes are on the genocide in Gaza, Haiti is undergoing a full scale foreign military invasion. As of May 16th, thirty large transport planes have landed at Toussaint Louverture International[…]

UNAC Conference: Power to the People

April 16, 2024 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Action!!, Colonialism, Paths to Emancipation, Peoples' Movements, Protest, Racism, US Government Action

by Margaret Kimberley, published on Black Agenda Report, April 10, 2024 The recent 2024 United National Antiwar Coalition conference brought together an international group of activists from member organizations who mobilize against imperialism, racism, and neo-liberal policies around the world. BAR Executive Editor and Senior Columnist Margaret Kimberley delivered these closing remarks. Good afternoon and power to the people! Thank you[…]