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Detroit Gateway to Freedom Monument at the Riverfront looking towards Canada, June 18, 2022
Domestic News

Juneteenth Commemorated While Total Freedom for Americans Remains Elusive

June 27, 2022 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Juneteenth was designated as a federal holiday during 2021 by the United States administration of President Joe Biden. This act of recognition came in the aftermath of an upsurge in mass demonstrations […]
Italian workers recently protested arming Ukraine with a banner that says - “Lower weapons, raise wages.”
Domestic News

Trade Unionists Denounce U.S. Proxy War in Ukraine

June 22, 2022 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff An ad-hoc committee of trade unionists has issued a strong denunciation against the U.S./NATO proxy war in Ukraine. Taking advantage of a gathering of thousands of labor union activists at a […]
1980 - Detroit, June 1 - Peoples Energy Committee pot-luck dinner.
Domestic News

Inflation and recession: Rooted in Imperialism – Part 1

June 20, 2022 fwstaff
By Chris Fry On June 15, the Federal Reserve, the central committee of U.S. finance capital, announced an interest increase of .75 percent, the highest single rate increase since 1994. And they announced that they […]
Peoples Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles
International News

Summit of the Americas Reaffirms Decline of U.S. Influence

June 20, 2022 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe A failed Summit of the Americas convened by the United States administration of President Joe Biden further revealed the waning geopolitical authority of Washington and Wall Street. This event held between June […]
Grand Rapids demonstration demanding the indictment and termination of cop who killed Patrick Lyoya
Domestic News

Grand Rapids Cop Released on Bail After Indictment for Killing Patrick Lyoya

June 20, 2022 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Patrick Lyoya, 26, an African immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was shot in the back of the head by patrolman Christopher Schurr on April 4. This act of police […]
Ex VP Pence at center of table during negotiations with the House Freedom Caucus, with all the white men
Domestic News

Reproductive Freedom, Patriarchy, and Control

June 13, 2022 fwstaff
By Cassandra Devereaux In March of 2017, news media exploded when a photo was published showing Vice President Mike Pence at a White House health conference that featured a room full of white men, with […]
Chad declares food emergency during June 2022
International News

Chad Declares Food Emergency

June 9, 2022 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Two of the major agencies affiliated with the United Nations are warning of the potential for widespread hunger and famine in several geo-political regions of the world. The World Food Program (WFP) […]
Domestic News

95 Days

June 8, 2022 fwstaff
By David Sole It took 95 days. Since the beginning of the February 24 special military operation in Ukraine by the Russian Federation the New York Times and the rest of the mass capitalist media […]
Police assisted ultra-rightist takeover attempt against The People’s Forum in New York City
Domestic News

The People’s Forum in New York City attacked by the far-right

June 8, 2022 fwstaff
By The People’s Forum For Immediate Release: The People’s Forum in New York City attacked by the far-right, enabled by the police Since our founding in 2018, our space, The People’s Forum (TPF) has been […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds talks with Senegalese President Mack Sall head of the AU, June 3, 2022
International News

African Union Leaders Meet with Russian Government Amid Escalating Food Crisis

June 6, 2022 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe In at least two regions of the African continent food deficits are a major concern for political officials and humanitarian organizations. The Russian special military operations in neighboring Ukraine have brought to […]