Author: Gregory E. Williams

In the U.S.

Class hatred erupts: Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO highlights health care injustice

December 12, 2024 Gregory E. Williams
Prosecutors in New York City have charged 26-year-old Luigi Mangione with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione was arrested in a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Charges include second-degree murder and illegal possession […]
In the U.S.

From Jena 6 to Wisconsin State Capitol occupation: struggle transforms people

December 6, 2024 Gregory E. Williams
This December marks 18 years since the start of the case of the Jena 6 — Robert Bailey, Mychal Bell, Carwin Jones, Bryant Purvis, Jesse Ray Beard, and Theo Shaw.  These six Black teenagers from […]
In the U.S.

‘You never know when an eruption will occur’: A veteran activist on Jena 6 and beyond

December 4, 2024 Gregory E. Williams
This December marks 18 years since the start of the case of the Jena 6 — Robert Bailey, Mychal Bell, Carwin Jones, Bryant Purvis, Jesse Ray Beard, and Theo Shaw.  These six Black teenagers from […]
In the U.S.

Jena showed necessity of class-conscious unity against racism

December 3, 2024 Gregory E. Williams
This December marks 18 years since the start of the case of the Jena 6 — Robert Bailey, Mychal Bell, Carwin Jones, Bryant Purvis, Jesse Ray Beard, and Theo Shaw.  These six Black teenagers from […]
Oct 7

New Orleans area Palestinian children speak out against genocide

November 11, 2024 Gregory E. Williams
Nov. 9, Harvey, Louisiana – the Palestinian Youth Movement New Orleans and Masjid Omar held a press conference under the heading, “Our children are speaking.” Taking place outside Masjid Omar – a mosque on New […]
Cuba

A Cuban perspective on race and revolution

November 9, 2024 Gregory E. Williams
Part 1: Populists fought the ruling class Part 2: Populism or fascism? Part 3: The history of Black Populism Part 4: Two paths after slavery’s end Part 5: A Cuban perspective on race and revolution […]
In the U.S.

From Cuba to Louisiana: Two paths after slavery’s end

November 4, 2024 Gregory E. Williams
Part 1: Populists fought the ruling class Part 2: Populism or fascism? Part 3: The history of Black Populism Part 4: Two paths after slavery’s end Part 5: A Cuban perspective on race and revolution […]
In the U.S.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry: Cruel to tigers and kids

September 25, 2024 Gregory E. Williams
Louisiana governor Jeff Landry – who recently tried to stop summer school lunch programs – is pressuring Louisiana State University (LSU) to resume parading its live tiger mascot at home football games. This hasn’t happened […]
In the U.S.

The history of Black Populism: Resistance amid Jim Crow terror

August 29, 2024 Gregory E. Williams
Part 1: Populists fought the ruling class Part 2: Populism or fascism? Part 3: The history of Black Populism Part 4: Two paths after slavery’s end As explained in the first installment of this series […]
In the U.S.

J.D. Vance, which side are you on?

July 28, 2024 Gregory E. Williams
Part 2: Populism or fascism?  Part 1: Populists fought the ruling class Part 2: Populism or fascism? Part 3: The history of Black Populism Part 4: Two paths after slavery’s end Part 5: A […]