CATEGORY

Special Features

Reparations campaigns kick-off in St. Pete

On June 14, 2019, the campaign committee to elect Eritha Akilé Cainion for District 7 City Council hosted a campaign kick-off barbecue at Wildwood Park to celebrate Cainion’s official qualification.

How St. Pete made Reparations mainstream

The question of reparations being talked about in the mainstream is not a random occurrence.

Housing is a human right – prioritizing people over property

My name is Anne Hirsch and I am running for District 5 City Council. I live in Lakewood Estates! I want to weigh in on the issue of the proposed housing development by Boley on 54th Ave S to house people who are dealing with mental health challenges and addiction.

The Petro Caribe report is another weapon used against the people of Haiti, but we will not be discouraged!

HAITI—The High Court of Accounts put out the second part of their “Petro Caribe” funds report on Friday, May 31, 2019, four months after putting out the first part on January 31, 2019.

The fall of Omar Hassan al-Bachir

Omar Hassan al-Bashir was toppled after 30 years in power, following four months of demonstration that started in December last year, when the price of bread and fuel were sharply increased due to suppression of subsidies by his regime.

Uhuru Movement’s Eritha Akile Cainion announces run for St. Pete city council District 7 on reparations platform!

To the readers of The Burning Spear newspaper,
 
My name is Eritha Akilé Cainion, and I am running to be your next District 7 City Councilwoman.

Uhuru Solidarity Movement member Anne Hirsch announces bid for District 5 city council in St. Pete!

To the readers of The Burning Spear,
 
My name is Anne Hirsch and, with the support of the people, will be your next District 5 City Councilwoman in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

End the voter suppression of the black community: restore felons’ rights to vote

The struggle for the right of black people in the U.S. to participate in the electoral arena is one that is ongoing.

Watch this message: Unity through reparations

My name is Anne Hirsch and with your support I will be the next District 5 city councilperson right here in St. Petersburg, Florida.

spot_img