Disaster Capitalism in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most resource-rich  countries in the world, but thanks to colonialism, imperialism, capitalist exploitation, and neoliberal financial control, the Congolese people are without the necessary infrastructures to provide the basic necessities of life.  What is the reality of COVID-19 for the people of the DRC? 

Building Working Class Internationalism today: Intro to the International People’s Assembly

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

What does it mean to build working class internationalism in our current situation? Hear from leaders from organizations that form the International People's Assembly, including Vijay Prashad, director of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, and Claudia de la Cruz of The People's Forum, and the Popular Education Project.

Virtual 3rd Annual Iftar for the People!

This event is free and open to all! We will be sharing stories, collectively creating art, and visioning a world where all of our communities enjoy freedom.

TAKEOVER: Film screening and Q&A with the National Union of the Homeless

On May 1st, 1990, homeless people led a simultaneous takeover of empty government (HUD) houses in cities across the United States. Skylight Pictures followed the takeovers with 12 crews in the eight cities, documenting the secret planning, the illegal occupations, and the hopeful aftermath of this bold endeavor.

AGAINST IMPERIALISM, FOR LIFE ON THE PLANET

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In this installment, we will focus on the front of struggle for the environment and environmental justice. How can we strengthen our defense of the planet? How do people’s movements around the world push back against imperialism?

In Conversation: Vincent Bevins and Vijay Prashad

Join author of The Jakarta Method Vincent Bevins and author of Washington Bullets Vijay Prashad for a conversation moderated by Jordan T. Camp about how Washington’s anti-communist wars have shaped our world.

Justice Beats

Join us on May 30th for JUSTICE BEATS:  a virtual music festival to benefit communities in urgent need.

LESSONS FOR REBELLIONS

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What is different about the current moment? What are some of the lessons to be drawn from past rebellions that can help us build a stronger and more unified movement? How do we continue to make meaning of the threats and tactics being utilized by The State? Where do we go from here?

CALL FOR ART - Artists Against Apartheid

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