From Atlanta To Memphis We Demand Justice – Stop Cop City
The Atlanta Police Chief, Mayor Dickens, Governor Kemp, and others in positions of power have tried todemonize the Stop Cop City/Defend the Forest movement any way they can; from calling those in themovement “outside agitators” to “domestic terrorists,” ignoring the vast majority of communitymembers who are against the building of this facility, and have voiced… Continue reading From Atlanta To Memphis We Demand Justice – Stop Cop City
Can Black Nationalism Be Revolutionary?
The idea of nationalism has been used in history as both a destructive force and a liberatory one. Some think of nationalism, and they think of a xenophobic, bigoted worldview that espouses superiority. Nationalism has also been a driving force in anti-colonial and anti-racist movements. Black nationalism, in particular, has a long and complicated history… Continue reading Can Black Nationalism Be Revolutionary?
What is causing a spike in crime? Capitalism and white supremacy.
If you live in the Atlanta area, you likely have been inundated with endless stories about the rise of crime that has been occurring in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. People getting shot in road rage incidents, people being killed for urging others to wear face masks, petty-bourgeois Buckhead residents wanting to create their… Continue reading What is causing a spike in crime? Capitalism and white supremacy.
Bill Cosby’s conviction has been overturned. Has anything fundamentally changed?
To be clear, Bill Cosby is an ADMITTED serial rapist. Recent events do not change that fact, for better or for worse. Read about the technicalities of the judgement here. Today, some people, like Phylicia Rashad, are celebrating. As an aside, it is certainly a gut-punch to watch one of our foremost living cultural workers… Continue reading Bill Cosby’s conviction has been overturned. Has anything fundamentally changed?