Black Lives Matter

Trump’s Storm Troopers

August 9, 2020 fwstaff

By David Sole On June 1 President Donald Trump spoke to state governors across the United States. He denounced them saying “most of you are weak.” And he demanded that they respond to the massive […]

Defund the Police Coalition marches to an Oakland City Council member's home

Oakland City Council Creates Official Task Force to Defund OPD by 50% in 2021

August 8, 2020 fwstaff

By Oakland Defund the Police Coalition Oakland, CA: The people of Oakland moved one step closer to realizing the goal of refunding resources to the community. After weeks of sustained protest and direct action, City […]

Asar Amen-Ra, uncle of Hakim Littleton addresses media

Detroit: July 23 Community Press Conference Demands Justice for Hakim Littleton

August 7, 2020 fwstaff

By Detroit Fighting Words Staff The Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability, composed of 17 Detroit-based organizations formed after the killing of Hakim Littleton by Detroit Police, held a press briefing on the necessity of […]

July 20 Strike for Black Lives mobilized low-wage workers across the U.S.

Detroit: Strike for Black Lives Held on July 20

August 5, 2020 fwstaff

By Detroit Fighting Words Staff Fight for $15, a labor organization demanding decent wages and the right to a union in the service industries, held a rally and march on Mon. July 20, 2020 […]

Detroit demonstration in defense of Black Women's lives at Hart Plaza on July 11, 2020

Women-led Demonstrations in Defense of African American Life

July 26, 2020 fwstaff

By Detroit Fighting Words Staff These images were taken on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in downtown Detroit where two women-youth groups led demonstrations in support of the struggle to protect Black lives. One gathering began […]

Demonstration Demands Justice for Death in Detention of African American Woman

July 25, 2020 fwstaff

By Detroit Fighting Words Staff Hundreds of people took to the streets in a demonstration in Harper Woods, Michigan, a northeastern suburb bordering the city of Detroit, on Wed. July 15, 2020. The rally and […]

Detroit demonstration against police killing of Hakim Littleton on July 10, 2020

Protests Erupt After the Police Killing of Hakim Littleton in Detroit

July 20, 2020 fwstaff

By Detroit Fighting Words Staff These photographs were taken on Fri. July 10, 2020 around Palmer Park near the 12th precinct police station where Detroit activists were being detained for demonstrating against the cop killing […]

July 4 Demonstrations Held in Solidarity with Indigenous and Black Lives

July 12, 2020 fwstaff

By Detroit Fighting Words Staff These photographs were taken on Saturday, July 4, 2020, in downtown Detroit. There were two rallies in support of Indigenous and Black lives. One action began at Grand Circus […]