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Reflections of Leonard Peltier, Native Sundancer, soldier, and US held Prisoner of War on his 66th birthday

Leonard Peltier is an Indigenous political prisoner, an Oglala freedom fighter and American Indian Movement member who was framed up and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences on “evidence” manufactured by the US government.

Mississippi rally demands release of Scott sisters 15 years into double life sentences on bogus $11 robbery charge

JACKSON, Mississippi — On a hot day in Mississippi, around 300 people filled the streets as they marched demanding the release of Jamie and Gladys Scott who have spent the past 15 years unjustly imprisoned.

Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union

The following is the reprinting of the second press release we have received from the struggling bauxite workers in Guyana.

The Mighty Sparrow honored in Toronto

The Mighty Sparrow aka Slinger Francisco is alive and well.

Raza rebellion in Los Angeles protests against the murder by Los Angeles police of Guatemalan worker

On Sunday, September 5, Manuel Jamines Xum, a 37-year-old Mayan worker and father was brutally murdered by Los Angeles police who claimed he threatened police with a knife.

Diop Olugbala convicted! Defend and free Diop!

PHILADELPHIA- On Tuesday, August 24, the US government gave another example of its desperation in the face of popular resistance with the conviction of Diop Olugbala in Philadelphia.

Black is Back response to the drawing down of US troops in Iraq

President Obama has recently pulled approximately 90,000 US troops out of the Republic of Iraq, leaving about 50,000 there.

Haitian music star Wyclef Jean’s presidential candidacy a distraction

The on-again-off-again presidential candidacy of music star Wyclef Jean is a distraction for Haiti.

Black workers in Guyana struggle against neocolonial State and foreign bosses

Editor’s note: The following is a Press Release submitted to Uhuru News by the Guyana Bauxite & General Workers Union of a meeting recently held in London, England. The meeting was to highlight the abrogation of worker’s rights to Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining, in an attempt to win international solidarity from the trade unions and organizations present.
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