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Zimbabwe’s president Mugabe repeals his decision to take possession of the country’s gold mines

Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabe said in March 2016 that his government would take possession of all diamond operations because existing miners had robbed the country of its wealth.  This statement was followed up with a cabinet meeting and was eventually repealed

Harriet Tubman on $20 bill and we still don’t have reparations

The U.S. Department of Treasury announced on April 20, 2016 that the face on the U.S. 20 dollar bill will be changed from Andrew Jackson to Harriet Tumbman. Many see this as a victory for Africans, especially African women, however this is a reflection of imperialism in crisis.

Kenny Motsamai: Why I Don’t Want to Be Out Without Freedom

Piece submitted by Kenny Motsamai, PAC Freedom Fighter currently held as political prisoner in Occupied Azania (South Africa) on charges which he was illegitimately convicted of during the Apartheid regime.

BLACK HEALTH MATTERS at the Uhuru Health Festival & Flea Market!

African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) is proud to host the 5th Annual Uhuru Health Festival & Flea Market at Clark Park on 43rd and Chester Ave in Philadelphia on April 23, 2016!

Remembering Mama Africa Miriam Makeba

Mama Africa Miriam Makeba is best known for her song "Pata Pata." She was born in Johannesburg on March 4, 1932. She joined the ancestors on November 9, 2008. Makeba was pro-Africa and had a profound impact on artists such as Aretha Franklin.

No charges made against Minneapolis cops for the murder of Jamar Clark

The two pigs who murdered 24-year-old African, Jamar Clark, will not be charged

Lead poisoning of African students in New Jersey schools

Eight more New Jersey schools showed elevated lead levels. Parents are now having their children tested for lead poisoning.

Political prisoner Abdul Majid joins the ancestors

Former Black Panther Abdullah (Abdul) Majid died as a political prisoner on April 3, 2016 while in the hands of the State.

Alabama prisoners organize demonstration in response to horrible living conditions

African prisoners started a demonstration at the prison camp known as the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Alabama on March 12, 2016. The demonstration was recorded on cellphone video.
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