Marxism and black liberation
In this online talk organised by the Marxist Student Federation as part of Black History Month, Fiona Lali (national organiser of the MSF) explains why the fight against racism must be a fight against capitalism.
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Black History Month: Fight for liberation!
To celebrate Black History Month, the Marxist Student Federation is publishing a series of articles, videos and infographics about the black struggle and the fight for liberation. Join us in the struggle against capitalism and racism!
An appeal to Black Lives Matter activists
The Black Lives Matter movement has exploded across the globe, reflecting a deep anger against racism, police violence and poverty. Racism is rooted in the exploitation and oppression of capitalism. Only a revolutionary struggle can end it.
Black Trans Lives Matter: Thousands march united against oppression
Last Saturday saw activists from the BLM and LGBT movements uniting to protest against discrimination. The Tories are fomenting racism and attacking trans rights. We must fight all capitalist oppression.
Sadiq, statues, and Black Lives Matter
Under pressure from the mass movement, Sadiq Khan has launched a review into London monuments. Beyond these gestures, however, nothing has been done to challenge the racism in the Metropolitan Police. Racist police practices continue unabated.
‘Rhodes you’re next’ – Black Lives Matter hits Oxford
The Black Lives Matter movement has reignited the Rhodes Must Fall campaign in Oxford, which aims to challenge the university’s racism and colonial legacy. We need mass action to tear down these statues – and tear down capitalism.
Coronavirus crisis will undo 50 years of progress for women
The pandemic and the economic catastrophe it has triggered are threatening to roll back decades of gains in terms of women’s liberation. Capitalism in crisis can offer only counter-reforms. To end oppression, we need socialism.
Capitalism is racist: Black Lives Matter in Britain
In our latest episode of Marxist Voice, we’re joined by Fiona Lali – national organiser of the Marxist Student Federation – to discuss the massive protests against racism and police violence that have erupted across the UK.
The UK is not innocent: Racism and police repression are not just a US problem
The Tories have downplayed the Black Lives Matter movement in Britain, saying that racism and policing are not an issue here. But this is far from the truth.
Explosive Black Lives Matter movement leaves Tories in disarray
The Black Lives Movement has spread rapidly across the Atlantic, finding an echo in Britain, with its own long history of racism and repression. Protests over the weekend saw huge numbers turning out to say ‘enough is enough’.
Protests erupt across the UK in solidarity with George Floyd
The murder of George Floyd has sparked a wave of solidarity protests in Britain. We publish here reports of demos in London and Manchester.
Domestic violence and the pandemic: Oppression escalates under lockdown
Quarantine is a living nightmare for those facing domestic abuse. Yet again, it is the most vulnerable in society who are suffering the hardest during this crisis. Capitalism cannot provide safety for ordinary people.