Black Lives Matter
The end of a tenuous alliance for police reform
February 16, 2017In the Trump administration, advocates for investigating police misconduct are on their own. The Justice Department is no longer an ally.
Read moreResolution responding to the election of Donald Trump
December 6, 2016On November 15, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors passed Resolution 484-16, “Resolution responding to the election of Donald Trump and reaffirming San Francisco’s commitment to the values of inclusivity, respect, and dignity.” The People’s World is...
Read more“Your voice is your vote”: DNC Black Caucus defends Black Lives Matter, Voting Rights Act
July 28, 2016Healthcare, unemployment, student loans, and affordable housing affect communities of color. "We can't afford to sit it out. "
Read moreActivists turn Chicago police torture site at Homan Square into Freedom Square
July 27, 2016The occupation is one of several national protests currently being led by African-American-led organizations.
Read moreMichael Jordan speaks out on police shootings: “I can no longer stay silent”
July 27, 2016"I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well," wrote Jordan.
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