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Cicely Tyson during the 1960s
Domestic News

Cicely Tyson: Pioneer for Representation in Film, Fashion and Television

February 7, 2021 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe In the January and February issue of Essence magazine excerpts from a newly released autobiography by Cicely Tyson, Just As I Am, provide insights into the nearly one century life’s journey of […]
Coronavirus China vaccine through Sinopharm
International News

Africa to Receive a Billion Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines in 2021

February 6, 2021 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world, the African continent is seeking to halt the pandemic through the acquisition of vaccines and the implementation of other safety measures. During […]
Domestic News

14th Amendment: a tool Congress should use to oust neo-Klan Reps and Senators

February 5, 2021 fwstaff
By Chris Fry In the aftermath of the ferocious January 6th attack on the Capitol building as well as the vote by most of the Republican House members and many of their Senators to discard […]
Domestic News

Biden’s Foreign Policy Continues Imperialist Aggression

February 2, 2021 fwstaff
By David Sole A wide section of the United States population welcomed the new Biden administration as a relief from four years of the reactionary and erratic Donald Trump. Naturally focus is on the domestic […]
Coronavirus South African President Demands West Not Hoard Vaccines
International News

Several African Countries Reimpose Restrictions While COVID-19 Cases Rise

January 31, 2021 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe In at least three Southern African Development Community (SADC) states a number of high-profile political and military officials have contracted and succumbed to COVID-19. African National Congress (ANC) stalwart Jackson Mthembu was […]
Domestic News

Defeat the Right and Imperialist War

January 28, 2021 fwstaff
Note: These remarks were delivered at the Virtual 18th Annual Detroit MLK Day Rally and Cultural Program held on Monday January 18, 2021. This event brought together over 30 speakers and cultural workers to honor […]
Mass protest against police murder of George Floyd.
Domestic News

Note on Police Murders and the 2020 Elections

January 28, 2021 fwstaff
By Fred Vitale The movement against police murder of Black people was the most significant event in the class struggle in 2020 in the U.S. This movement was broad — taking place across the country […]
banner celebrating 30th anniversary of Aristide election
International News

Haitian Grassroots Organizations Denounce Moise Regime Repression

January 24, 2021 fwstaff
By Haiti Action Committee Haiti Action Committee is honored to circulate this statement from grassroots organizations in Haiti.  Written on the 30th anniversary of Jean-Bertrand Aristide’s victory in Haiti’s first democratic presidential election on December […]
Domestic News

Global Implications for the United States Political Crises

January 18, 2021 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Peoples and governments across the international spectrum have looked aghast at the burgeoning divisions within United States society centered around the legislative and administrative direction of the country. On January 6, thousands […]
Domestic News

Bay Area Reclaiming the Radical Legacy of Dr. King: Anti Police-Terror Project to Lead 7th Annual Weekend of Action

January 18, 2021 fwstaff
By Anti Police-Terror Project For Immediate Release Contact: Cat Brooks, info@antipoliceterrorproject.org January 12, 2021 Reclaiming the Radical Legacy of Dr. King: Anti Police-Terror Project to Lead 7th Annual Weekend of Action  Weekend Culminates with King […]