from Mainstream Media
In 2012, the Italian Market’s giant mural of former Mayor Frank Rizzo was tagged with graffiti calling him a fascist. Today there’s a new tag that says, “F*** Racist Pigs. End Cops 4eva.”
Rizzo was mayor of Philadelphia from 1972 until 1980. Prior to that, he spent four years as Police Commissioner. His entire career was controversial, and many people—not just the painters who recently vandalized the mural—believe he had racist and fascist tendencies.
from It’s Going Down
Eric McDavid, a former Anarchist prisoner will be talking about ten plus years of experiences including federal prison time, the post release period and moving forward as well. The importance of supporting political prisoners will be brought up along with so much more. If you are in the area of any one of the locations listed at the bottom, please come, check it out and tell a friend!
[7pm, Monday, 08-15-2016
Wooden Shoe Books
704 South Street, Philadelphia, PA
https://www.facebook.com/events/655433154607268/]
from DNC Action Committee
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from Instagram 
Graffiti spotted on Spring Garden under the el and on Penn Square across from City Hall, respectively. #ripaltonsterling #ftp
from Facebook
The Philadelphia Coalition for REAL Justice presents:
Black DNC Resistance March against the Capitalist & Racist Government: We Have Nothing To Lose But Our Chains!!
The Democratic Party has consistently betrayed their promises to the Black community and the 2016 presidential election is not going to be any different. The presidential election is the largest electoral process in the country, and the Black community can no longer watch a few control the lives of many. Black communities have been underfunded for centuries. Black communities are under siege with militarized police terrorism, assault and murder; public schools are underfunded and do not properly educate our children; economic development means black displacement through gentrification; prison privatization and the school to prison pipeline; raising the minimum wage to a living standard; the right to proper access of quality healthcare, food, shelter and the essential means of life; protection and inclusion of the LGBTQ community, as well, the releasing of all political prisoners and the right to self-determination and control of our communities. This can only come from the unification of our voices, understanding the intersectional connections, education and support of one another and not the democratic process.
Philadelphia is a historically Black city, as well as the birth of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Both documents have kept the Black community subjugated. The American political system was organized and created by white men who supported and upheld the enslavement of Black people. These documents continue to function under the order of white supremacy and neo-liberal reformists politics. Black liberation cannot occur in a reformist society. White supremacy must be abolished and Black liberation must become a priority.
[from 2pm July 26 to 6pm July 28 at Broad & Diamond St]
from Facebook
Come learn about Abundance in Amercia and how we can change the food system. Every thing we consume and everything we waste impacts us. Food NOt Bombs has spread a concept of non-violence that reaches our plates and our trash cans. The Co-founder will offer a talk that will hopefully inspire a delicious discussion intermingled with FNB goodies.
[July 26 from 7:30pm to 9pm at Ahimsa House 5007 Cedar Ave]
from Facebook
Food Not Bombs is about to be cooking for thousands of protesters, medics, and jail support on top of doing our regular servings during the DNC! All hands on deck!
We’re going to be cooking and serving all week, but Saturday is vital for doing major prep work so we get off to a good start. Lets hangout and chop veggies and put sandwiches together and listen to rage against the machine!
Also, if you could help out with donations of food, supplies, or cash or grocery store gift cards holler! Donation info in the comments.
Invite yr friends!
[July 23 from 12pm to 8pm at Calvary Center for Culture and Community 801 S48th St]
from It’s Going Down
We dropped a banner over a busy bypass outside of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The banner reads “Solidarity with the teachers and residents of Oaxaca! Keep the fire alive!”
Today marks two months since the National Coordinating Body of Education Workers (CNTE) began the strike on May, 15. The teachers and residents of Oaxaca continue to fight against neoliberal educational reforms implemented by Enrique Peña Nieto. Since then, the Oaxaca community has faced fatal state repression and discrimination. We stand in solidarity with our compañerxs who continue to fight on the barricades. We extend our love and commemoration to the ones we have lost. Wherever we may be, we stand with you.
from Instagram 
Spotted on North 2nd Street, near Callowhill
from Free Russell Maroon Shoatz
Settlement reached in Shoatz v. Wetzel
July 11, 2016: Pittsburgh PA —A settlement has been reached in the case of Shoatz v. Wetzel, which challenged the 22-year solitary confinement of Abolitionist Law Center client and political prisoner Russell Maroon Shoatz. This brings an end to litigation begun in 2013. In February 2014, following an international campaign on behalf of Shoatz, he was released from solitary confinement.
In exchange for Shoatz ending the lawsuit the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) has agreed that it will not place Shoatz back in solitary confinement based on his prior disciplinary record or activities; Shoatz will have a single-cell status for life, meaning he will not have to experience the extreme hardship of being forced to share a cell following decades of enforced isolation; a full mental health evaluation will be provided; and the DOC has paid a monetary settlement.
Russell Maroon Shoatz had the following to say about the settlement: “I have nothing but praise for all of those who supported me and my family for all of the years I was in Solitary Confinement, as well as helped to effect my release. Since joining the struggle for Human Rights in the mid 1960s, I have always chosen to fight! Frederick Douglass was right when he said ‘Power concedes nothing without a demand.’ So have no doubt that I see this Settlement as anything but the latest blow struck, and you rest assured that I will continue in the struggle for Human Rights. Straight Ahead!”
from Instagram
Seen in North Philly #repost @mrgrtnolan #blacklivesmatter #americawasnevergreat #amerikkkawasnevergreat
from Instagram
Seen in South Philly #rip #philandocastile #ftp #repost @randonzachary
from Facebook
There is a huge human rights violation happening right now in Oaxaca, Mexico. They are shooting students and teachers just because they disagree with the new education reform. We are trying to raise money for those in need of medicine, medical bills for the hundreds that have been injured and for the funeral expenses for those that have passed. The government is corrupt and is periodically targeting and killing innocent students and teachers. We need all the help we can get, and we need all of you.
The money raised from these shows will be personally delivered to the people in need by Virus, a member of Massacre 68 (named after the mass killing of students in 1968). Lets stand together and help those suffering from a corrupt, brutal government.
Bands :
old lines. (baltimore)
prisoner. (VA)
N.E.G
[July 16 at 7PM in South Philadelphia]
