AfricaNow! November 1, 2023 Communism, Palestine, Militarism, Police Brutality and More

Topics and Guest: Today we feature a discussion with former political prisoner, long-time organizer and former member of Communist Party Frank Chapman, Field Secretary and Education Director for the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, and is a leader in the campaign for an elected Civilian Police Accountability Council (CPAC).  The conversation also touched on communism, Palestine, militarism, police brutality and more.  The discussion also focuses on the importance of struggle, the formation of National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression in 1973 out of the parent organization National United Committees to Free Angela Davis and All Political Prisoners; 50ᵗʰ Anniversary Conference of the National Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression will take place in Chicago, Illinois on November 3-5. Visit  https://www.caarpr.org/ for more information.  

MUSIC ON THE SHOW: intro--“YOU’RE PLAYING US TOO CLOSE” BY THIRD WORLD WITH STEVIE WONDER; break and sign-off--“KURIMA” BY CHIWONISO MARAIRE; closing song--“JARABI” BY SONA JOBARTEH.

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AfricaNow! Nov. 1, 2023 Communism, Palestine, Militarism, Police Brutality and More

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AfricaNow! Nov. 1, 2023 Communism, Palestine, Militarism, Police Brutality and More

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