Spear staff

It was during one of my frequent prison stints that it became clear to me that the era of “protest politics” was over; that our people had to really fight for power and that meant we had to have a political party, the most effective vehicle for capturing and wielding political power.

On the weekend of November 17-19, the All African People’s Development Empowerment Project (AAPDEP) celebrated our 10th Anniversary Convention in Huntsville, Alabama. 

Thousands of unknown freedom fighters were massacred. Others fell victim to mass military roundups and were often tortured and imprisoned under cruel conditions within the U.S. and worldwide.

This year has been marked with new developments that may catch those who are not acquainted with the people’s struggle in Congo by surprise.

To mention every African who has contributed to music history would result in a piece unending. As creators of music and those spearheading music’s evolution, it’s nearly impossible to cover it all, however we raise the names of some of African music’s most prominent figures, their influence, and their legacy.

On the date of October 12th, 2017 at Pasquotank Correctional Institution, an incident occurred within the belly of the beast, one that rattled and shook the entire state of North Carolina department of corrections to its very core.

The Black is Back Coalition for Social Justice, Peace and Reparations will convene an electoral school in St. Louis, Missouri from April 7 through 9, 2018 for the second time in as many years.

The African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) and Uhuru Furniture in Philadelphia sponsored our best ever-annual MLK Day on Monday, January 15, 2018.

On April 14-15th, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri, the Uhuru Solidarity Movement, white people organized under the leadership of the African People’s Socialist Party, will hold its annual national convention. The following is a call to white people published by USM: