AMERICAN LEFT HISTORY

This space is dedicated to the proposition that we need to know the history of the struggles on the left and of earlier progressive movements here and world-wide. If we can learn from the mistakes made in the past (as well as what went right) we can move forward in the future to create a more just and equitable society. We will be reviewing books, CDs, and movies we believe everyone needs to read, hear and look at as well as making commentary from time to time. Greg Green, site manager

Sunday, March 18, 2018

In London- Sat 24 March - Film showing to support Mumia Abu Jamal

Payday men's network

3/17/2018 1:48 PM

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Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Award-winning journalist & Black Panther wrongly imprisoned for 37 years Public meeting & film showing Saturday 24 March 2018 – 7pm Crossroads Women’s Centre 25 Wolsey Mews, London NW52DX Fully accessible including toilets – Film in English with subtitles
	Mumia Abu-Jamal was convicted in 1982 of killing a policeman in a trial drenched in racism.Although innocent, he was targeted for being a former spokesman for the Black Panther Party, a MOVE supporter and a radical journalist, known as the “voice of the voiceless.” He spent almost three decades on death row and is now on life sentence without parole. A jailhouse lawyer, writer and broadcaster, Mumia has consistently fought against injustice everywhere and for his freedom. A recent court ruling makes it possible to reopen his case and prove his innocence. Crucial hearings will take place in Philadelphia on 27 March and 30 April. International support actions are crucial. Join us in supporting Mumia’s and other prisoners’ fight for freedom and justice.
London screening is part of the International Offensive to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal. Actions includingdemonstration in Philadelphia on April 30 during the hearing. Over 500 organisations (including UNITE, the UK biggest trade-union)and individuals from every continent except Antarctica responded to the December 9, 2017 International Call to Release the District Attorney and Police Files Relevant to Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Case and to Free Him (International Call). More information www.freemumia.com
Organised by Women of Colour Global Women’s Strike and Payday men’s network Information 0207 482 2496