Black Struggle

Health Care Workers Call on Labor Movement to Take Action Against Police and Racist Violence
A group of socialist health care workers put forward a statement in solidarity with actions against police and racist violence, demanding justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, and Sean Reed, and call on unions and healthcare organizations to take up this struggle.
Left Voice
May 29, 2020Minnesota State Troopers Arrest CNN Journalists on Live Television
State troopers arrested CNN journalists in Minneapolis on live television. We must fight against police attempts to hide their actions and suppress information.
Olivia Wood
May 29, 2020Trump Tweets Threaten Escalation in Minneapolis and Animate His Racist Base
On Friday morning, President Trump tweeted in response to events in Minneapolis that, “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.” His racist comments serve to animate his base and encourage far-right vigilantism.
Ezra Brain
May 29, 2020If They Kill One of Us, We All Rise: Justice for George Floyd and All the Victims of the State’s Racist Violence
George Floyd was murdered on Monday, May 25. His last words were “I can’t breathe,” calling to mind the brutal police murder of Eric Garner who was killed by New York Police in 2014. Rage has spread across the country. We must transform that rage into struggle and organization.
Left Voice
May 29, 2020Minneapolis Bus Drivers Refuse to Cooperate with Cops
Amidst widespread protesting in Minneapolis over the murder of George Floyd, some Minneapolis bus drivers are refusing to help cops. They will not use their buses to transport protesters to jail. Other labor sectors should follow suit and must strike against police terror and violence.
Allison Noel
May 29, 2020Killer Cop Derek Chauvin’s Home is Being Guarded by Dozens of Armed Riot Police
Protesters in Minneapolis are criminalized and attacked with tear gas and rubber bullets. Meanwhile, murderous cop, Derek Chauvin, is safely at home with dozens of riot police protecting him. Six protesters were arrested and taken to jail for standing around in front of his house.
Maria Aurelio
May 28, 2020Stand Up, Fight Back: Call for Submissions on Police Violence and Black Struggle
Left Voice wants to highlight the voices of people speaking out against violence from police and white vigilantes. We invite you to write articles, share your art and your testimonials, and contribute to the fight for Black liberation against state-sponsored violence and other instances of race-based oppression.
Left Voice
May 28, 2020Second Night of Rage in Minneapolis as Killer Cops Remain Free
Last night protests continued in Minneapolis. While killer cops remain safe and comfortable in their homes, the national guard has been called to repress protesters. While the media demonizes the protesters as criminals and looters,it is clear that the real criminals are the killer cops and the National Guard protecting them.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
May 28, 2020Firing Killer Cops Is Not Enough
The police officers who murdered George Floyd have been fired, but that isn’t even close to enough. The killer cops must be jailed and we must organize together to overthrow the racist system that created them.
Ezra Brain
May 27, 2020Birding While Black
I am a birder, which is what "birdwatchers" call ourselves. I am also a Black woman. Recently, birding was added to the list of dangerous activities for Black people.
Julia Wallace
May 27, 2020