Black Liberation

Malcolm X childhood
Domestic News

Malcolm X Centenary and the Origins of the Legacy

February 18, 2025 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Malcolm X, later known as El Hajj Malik Shabazz, was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska during an era now described as the “Harlem Renaissance.” His parents, Earl and Louise […]
Carter G. Woodson amid his documents
Domestic News

Rightist Attacks Intensify Against African American History Month

February 13, 2025 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), the founder of Negro History Week in 1926, remains an icon in the historical studies of people of African descent in the United States. Woodson was born […]
Marcus Garvey surrounded by US agents
Domestic News

Justice Denied and Delayed—Leonard Peltier Commutation, Marcus Garvey Pardoned

January 30, 2025 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe On this year’s annual holiday to commemorate the life, times and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968), news had quickly spread regarding the long-delayed decision to commute the life sentence […]
Detroit MLK Day audience at St. Matthew's -St. Joseph's Church
Domestic News

Detroit MLK Day Continues the Struggle Against Racism, Poverty and Militarism

January 27, 2025 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe On Monday, January 20, 2025, the Detroit MLK Committee held its 22nd Annual day of commemoration for the life, times and contributions of the martyred Civil Rights and Antiwar leader Dr. Martin […]
MLK against Vietnam in 1967
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MLK’s Legacy Still Relevant Today

January 25, 2025 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe January 15, 2025 represents the 96th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Civil Rights and Anti-war leader who was martyred in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. Dr. King was […]
Omali Yeshitela, Uhuru chairman and one of the Uhuru 3
Domestic News

No Prison Time for 3 Members of St. Petersburg’s Uhuru Movement

December 23, 2024 fwstaff
By Wei Chen Three members of the St. Petersburg-based Uhuru Movement will not face prison time following their convictions for conspiracy, amidst accusations of collaborating with Russia to meddle in U.S. affairs. Omali Yeshitela, Penny […]
Domestic News

22nd Annual Detroit MLK Day Rally and March

December 1, 2024 fwstaff
By Detroit MLK Committee For Immediate Release Event: 22nd Annual Detroit MLK Day Rally & March Location: St. Matthew’s-St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, 8850 Woodard Avenue at Holbrook Date & Time: Mon. Jan. 20, 2025, 12 […]
Wilmington white mobs gather after burning African American newspaper
Domestic News

Documentary Review: “American Coup: Wilmington 1898”

November 30, 2024 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Review of “American Coup: Wilmington 1898”: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/american-coup-wilmington-1898/) A recently aired Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) documentary as part of the “American Experience” series examined the history of the white supremacist coup which ousted […]
NCBL hearing group photo
Domestic News

National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL) Hold Public Hearing on Repression Against the Palestinian Solidarity Movement on Campuses

October 31, 2024 fwstaff
  By Abayomi Azikiwe These photographs were taken at a public forum held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 in Detroit. This event followed the release of a public letter from the Michigan Chapter of the […]
Martinique masses set fires to colonial properties during days of unrest over rising prices
International News

Martinique Masses Continue Rebellion Against French Colonial System

October 22, 2024 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe In the Caribbean Island of Martinique which remains under French colonial rule, social unrest has flared up again prompted by hyperinflation and the heavy-handed tactics utilized by security forces under the control […]