Today we remember Arthur McDuffie, who 38 ago was beaten to death after surrendering to Miami-Dade Police. Despite lying about the cause of his injuries, the officers involved were not held accountable. In the uprising that followed, 18 more people lost their lives and hundreds were injured. Learn more here. Democratic Socialists of America members can… Read more »
Racial Justice
Steve Biko & Black Consciousness
“The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” -Steve Biko On this day in history, South African socialist and anti-Apartheid activist Bantu Stephen Biko was born in 1946. During his life he was instrumental in the formation of the South African Students’ Association and became a leading figure… Read more »
Rosa Parks & The Montgomery Bus Boycott
“I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity or all people” -Rosa Parks On this day in history, civil rights leader Rosa Parks was arrested by City of Montgomery, Alabama Government police for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man. This act of… Read more »