Fight Back News
Santa Ana, CA – On September 16, Community Service Organization Orange County (CSO OC) members demanded justice for Noe Rodriguez and protested attacks on the Police Oversight Commission at a city council meeting. Though the city faces two lawsuits related to the police killing of Noe Rodriguez, city staff have tried to ignore the incident. CSO OC has made that effort unsuccessful. Erika Armenta, wife of Noe Rodriguez and member of CSO OC, explained that since Noe was killed one of the involved officers has committed more crimes, telling how Officer Luis Casillas killed Henry Gonzalez Jr. in February and… […]
New York, NY – on the evening of Saturday, September 27, around 50 people gathered outside the Philippines Consulate in New York City to confront corrupt diplomats. Organized by BAYAN Northeast, the rally began at around 8 p.m. on a warm and balmy night. Powerful chants could be heard throughout 5th Avenue, as BAYAN organizations talked about the corruption the people of the Philippines are currently facing. As each politician lines their pockets with money, the Filipino people suffer. This action took part during the final hours of U.N. Week, which is when diplomats and government officials from around the… […]
Chicago, IL- On Monday, September 22, over 60 Illinois activists and the Illinois Divest From Genocide Network, which is made up of over 50 organizations, protested at the rescheduled Illinois State Board of Investment (ISBI) meeting to oppose the board and Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerich’s continued investment in the genocide of the Palestinian people. Illinois stand against genocide The action began with a press conference outside of ISBI’s downtown office. As Anti-War Committee – Chicago (AWC) co-chair Jae Franklin put it, “We are here today to call ISBI out on each of these investments and demand they immediately divest… […]
On September 25, Cuba’s Foreign Ministry announced the passing of Assata Shakur in Havana, due to health problems and her advanced age. Shakur was a well-known fighter for Black liberation. Carlos Montes, a member of the Central Committee of Freedom Road Socialist Organization stated, Assata Shakur was a softspoken, warm friendly mujer! We met in Cuba, in 1996, while on a trip with Global Exchanges led by Medea Benjamin. We talked about the importance of unity of Chicano and Black liberation struggles, and how Cuba was really building a revolution and protecting her from U.S. state repression. She knew about… […]
St. Paul, MN– On September 26, over 100 people gathered to join Women Against Military Madness (WAMM) and the Minnesota Anti-War Committee (AWC) in protest against Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations in New York City. The rally was part of the Anti-War Action Network’s national call for organizations to protest Netanyahu’s visit as he commits genocide against Palestinians. The protesters chanted “Stop the killing, stop the slaughter – Gaza has no food or water.” WAMM has protested at this Saint Paul location since 1991. Allison Gunderson of the AWC and WAMM’s Palestine Solidarity Committee spoke to the crowd,… […]
Detroit, MI – On the evening of September 26, the Detroit Anti-War Committee and other organizations gathered at Grand Circus Park to protest Netanyahu’s address at the United Nations and to show Detroit stands with Palestine. This action was planned in accordance with the Anti-War Action Network’s national call to action, with Detroit Anti-War stating on their flyer for the protest, “While many of us cannot attend the protests in New York, we believe it is integral Detroit show up and show out in support of Palestinians.” Approximately 30 attended, holding signs that reflected Detroit Anti-War’s demand for the city… […]