A Benefit for Winchester Tenants

  • February 28, 2015 3:55 pm

from facebook

Bands playing:
Melanie Hsu- http://www.melaniehsu.com/music/
Haldol- http://bandcamp.haldol.com/
more TBA

$5-7 donations.

Taken from the petition:

The tenants in the Winchester building in West Philly (48th and Chester) have organized to demand justice from their landlord. The landlord has systematically ignored a long list of maintenance issues. The problems have been building up for several years. One example is a building-wide bed bug infestation.

The Winchester Tenants committee is working with the Philly Socialists Solidarity Network to organize the tenants and community. Together we will take action to pressure the landlord until the demands are met.

The proceeds go to helping the tenants begin to refurnish their apartments after damages of neglected

[March 6 7pm at LAVA Space 4134 Lancaster Ave]

Justice by Any Means Necessary #WhoKilledBrandonTateBrown

  • February 19, 2015 5:07 pm

from facebook

Feb 21st marks the 50th Anniversary Malcolm X assassination. Still today we are attacked by the very ones we pay to protect us.

On Dec 15th Brandon Tate Brown was shot in the back of the head during a routine traffic stop in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia. Since then Mr. Brown’s family has not received any information regarding who shot him and the details leading up to his death.

[February 21 at 2pm at 6600 Frankford Ave]

Police dept. clears cops in Brandon Tate-Brown death

  • February 18, 2015 2:53 pm

from mainstream media

The two Philadelphia police officers involved in December’s shooting death of a Mayfair man during a routine car stop have been cleared of wrongdoing by the department and returned to street duty, the Daily News has learned.

Brandon Tate-Brown, 26, died early Dec. 15 after two officers stopped him on Frankford Avenue near Magee, allegedly because Tate-Brown was driving a 2014 Dodge Charger with its headlights off. The officers said Tate-Brown resisted being handcuffed, violently struggled with them and then lunged for a handgun inside his car, prompting one officer to shoot him.

But TV footage of the scene minutes later shows the car’s headlights on, and Tate-Brown’s family say they believe he was stopped for “driving while black” and shot in the back of the head by a racist cop. They disputed cops’ claim he had a gun in the car and suggested it was planted. Nearby stores’ surveillance cameras recorded the incident, but police have refused to release the footage, saying it was part of an open investigation.

Antifa Philadelphia Presents: Negroes With Guns

  • February 17, 2015 1:03 am

from facebook

“NEGROES WITH GUNS: Rob Williams and Black Power” tells the dramatic story of the often-forgotten civil rights leader who urged African Americans to arm themselves against violent racists. In doing so, Williams not only challenged the Klan-dominated establishment of his hometown of Monroe, North Carolina, he alienated the mainstream Civil Rights Movement, which advocated peaceful resistance.

[February 22, 6:30pm at A-Space 4722 Baltimore Ave $5 (no one turned away, money goes to prisoner Jason Hammond and the A-Space)]

What is white supremacy? A Teach-in, Q&A, and Discussion

  • February 16, 2015 2:44 pm

from facebook

White supremacy is one of those things we think we might know all about, but do we really? Over the past 500 years white supremacy has been a force that has shaped countless lives, yet it is a topic rarely discussed by the general population. How can a topic that is rarely talked about be well understood?

The recent uproar over Arizona State’s The Problem With Whiteness course shows us that in depth discussions and study of white supremacy as a social force are taking place in the academy. These sort of discussions should be available to everyone.

We will hear two presentations; one from Daryle Lamont Jenkins of One People’s Project, and another from Philly Antifa followed by a Q&A and a facilitated discussion. Both One People’s Project and Philly Antifa are actively working to expose and thwart the agenda of white supremacist organizations both here in the tri-state area and beyond.

Daryle will go into detail about how the white supremacist agenda fits into recent events, including the non-indictments of killer cops and the phenomenon of pro-police rallies. Philly Antifa will give an overview of their work and will show us how to recognize white supremacist symbols and code words.

We will also explore the subtle differences between crude white supremacy (KKK, neo-Nazi’s, etc) and the more invisible white supremacy that functions on the every day systemic level.

One other thing to keep in mind going into this event, and something that should be of unique concern, is the fact that white supremacists hold high positions in the federal government. This past December it was revealed that Congressman and majority whip Steve Scalise gave a speech to the European-American Unity and Rights Organization (EURO), a notorious white supremacist group founded by former KKK leader David Duke. After this scandal broke, David Duke threatened to expose other high ranking government officials with white supremacist ties if investigations against Scalise proceeded. The story has since disappeared from the headlines.

February 21st, 6pm
4722 Baltimore Avenue
Light refreshments will be provided

Please email starspray21@hotmail.com with any questions or concerns

Sponsored by One People’s Project, Philly Antifa, and Deep Green Philly

Philadelphia to Host 2016 Democratic National Convention

  • February 13, 2015 3:00 pm

from mainstream media

The 2016 Democratic National Convention will be held in Philadelphia, party leaders announced Thursday.

Philadelphia beat out two rival cities for the chance to host the party’s nominating convention in July 2016. Both Brooklyn and Columbus, Ohio, were in the running through the final round of the bidding process.

Huey P. Newton Film Festival

  • February 13, 2015 2:31 pm

from facebook

Highlighting Huey P. Newton, his major contribution to the Black Panther Party and his influence on the world. HPN Film Festival will display original art work, photos, and screening of the movie.

[February 20th 5-9pm at Gilberts Shoes 1652 Ridge Ave]

Prison Officials Denying Russell Maroon Shoatz Treatment for Prostate Cancer

  • February 10, 2015 1:25 am

from facebook

Action Alert –Prison Officials Denying Russell Maroon Shoatz Treatment for Prostate Cancer – Call Prison Today

Political prisoner and former Black Panther Russell Maroon Shoatz #AF3855 was informed that he had prostate cancer on December 9, 2014. Prison medical staff has not provided any treatment to date. Cancer does not wait for the prison bureaucracy. Maroon’s health, his life, and his rights are being violated every moment he is denied necessary cancer treatment.

Call SCI Graterford and PADOC Secretary Wetzel today and demand that Maroon be provided immediate, necessary medical care for his prostate cancer.

Make Valentines for Political Prisoners (& your loved ones)

  • February 1, 2015 9:21 pm

from facebook

Participate in the fun and important tradition of sending love to Political Prisoners for Valentines Day! Come to the A-Space Anarchist Community Center to make Valentines and send some warm thoughts and wishes to people who are in prison due to their dedication to the struggle for justice. You are also welcome to make Valentines for your loved ones – anyone who needs a little love!

[February 7th 3-5pm at A-Space 4722 Baltimore Ave]