We believe that Brown and Black solidarity is essential to the overthrow of oppressive systems.
Author: KELLY HAYES
Queer indigenous organizer and nonviolent direct action trainer with We Charge Genocide and the Chicago Light Brigade.
For Bresha On Her 15th Birthday
Bresha’s mother calls her daughter a hero. And we agree.
Join us for the Chicago launch of BGD’s new book “The Solidarity Struggle”
One of our founding members will be giving a reading at the August 20th Chicago launch of BGD’s new book, “The Solidarity Struggle: How People of Color Succeed and… Read more “Join us for the Chicago launch of BGD’s new book “The Solidarity Struggle””
On The Resignation Of Dante Servin
Dante Servin, the police officer who killed Rekia Boyd by shooting recklessly into a crowd on March 21, 2012, announced his resignation April 17th, 2016. This occurred… Read more “On The Resignation Of Dante Servin”
DePaul University Students Remember Rekia
Today on the National Day of Action to End State Violence Against Black Women, Girls and Femmes, we, DePaul Students for Black Lives, support calls to save… Read more “DePaul University Students Remember Rekia”
Blockading Gentrification in Chicago
Today we take a militant stand against gentrification in Chicago by joining forces with Somos Logan Square to shut down Milwaukee Avenue just outside a major construction… Read more “Blockading Gentrification in Chicago”
Lifted Voices Speaks Out: Concerning Self Defense
In light of recent critiques of those who have bravely mobilized against fascism in the City of Chicago, we are resharing this piece, originally published in Transformative… Read more “Lifted Voices Speaks Out: Concerning Self Defense”
