In Atlanta, the George Floyd demonstrations of four years ago are being used as evidence of illegal gang activity — and the activists of today could be next. — Read on nymag.com/intelligencer/article/atlanta-cop-city-george-floyd-protesters.html
Author Archives: aidarends
Caribbean – US Militarization is a Threat to Peace
From 4-16 May, the 39th annual Tradewinds military exercise took place in Barbados, co-hosted by the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) and the United … Caribbean – US Militarization is a Threat to Peace
The Struggle for Kanaky – Susanna Ounei-Small (1995)
“The Red Scarves attracted a big following around the ideas of revaluing Kanak culture, asserting power and reclaiming stolen Kanak land.” The Struggle for Kanaky – Susanna Ounei-Small (1995)
Cuba laments collapse of iconic sugar industry
For BBC News, Will Grant reports on the declining sugar industry in Cuba. He writes, “The men of the Yumuri sugar co-operative in Cuba have worked … Cuba laments collapse of iconic sugar industry
Haiti: An Anatomy of Invasion | Black Agenda Report
The US is behind the multinational military invasion and occupation of Haiti. How did we get here? — Read on http://www.blackagendareport.com/haiti-anatomy-invasion
Beyoncé’s display of the American flag raises questions for Black people | Derecka Purnell | The Guardian
As much as Beyoncé’s fans could wear star-spangled outfits at day parties this summer because their ancestors built the US, they could just as easily burn all of them if they choose to honor different ancestors. It is a choice. — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/15/beyonce-cowboy-carter-us-flag
KIOSK | Resounding Archives
Since 2009, Subversive Film recorded conversations and interviews with filmmakers, archivists, freedom fighters and activists about their work and participation in the liberation struggle for Palestine during the 1968-82 period. The interviews, conducted in cafes, offices, homes and work studios, recount a history of the formation of a collective narrative and memory of colonised peopleContinue reading “KIOSK | Resounding Archives”
CBC has whitewashed Israel’s crimes in Gaza. I saw it firsthand ⋆ The Breach
Working for five years as a producer at the public broadcaster, I witnessed the double standards and discrimination in its coverage of Palestine—and experienced directly how CBC disciplines those who speak out — Read on breachmedia.ca/cbc-whitewashed-israels-crimes-gaza-firsthand/
Jackson Water Crisis: EPA Dismisses Racial Bias Complaint Against Mississippi – Capital B News
Amid a long history of neglect, the agency’s decision has left residents with conflicting emotions: disillusionment and hope. — Read on capitalbnews.org/jackson-water-crisis-epa-discrimination/
The Right of Peoples to Determine Themselves – Solidaridad Obrera (1936)
“Our internationalist thinking, one hundred percent, induces us to pose the problem of the colonies. We must consider the workers of the Riff as … The Right of Peoples to Determine Themselves – Solidaridad Obrera (1936)
Aida Rends 