Refounding of the NAARPR mass defense organization
In 1973, the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NAARPR) was formed to free Angela Davis (pictured above after her release) and all political prisoners. Chapters flourished across the country and fought against racism, repression of workers' rights, and mass incarceration.
Beginning in the 90s, the number of state chapters of the Alliance diminished -- not for lack of need, but because of the toll of state-sponsored repression. Yet during that time the Alliance has never ceased to be at the epicenter of the struggle for self-defense of the oppressed.
Forty-six years later, the need for a national organization to coordinate and protect the people's movements against racism and repression is greater than ever. In the face of a renewed FBI campaign against Black activists, as well as attacks against immigrants and trans communities, dire threats to women's rights, and an epidemic of police murder of Black and Brown people, we have no choice but to take up the urgent call once again.
Re-founding the NAARPR as a national, mass defense organization is our central task if Black and Brown and working class communities are to protect our ability to fight for our rights and build our collective power.
To launch the re-founding, the Chicago local of the Alliance has been organizing a major conference in Chicago (November 22-24, 2019). This has taken a lot of work and resources — to do phonebanking, for travel, event and coordination expenses, organizer stipends, print materials and supplies.
We are therefore asking our allies and supporters to contribute to this moment of history and resistance. Please give what you can to help us keep organizing this conference. No amount is too small. We are grateful for your contribution.
And if you haven't already, register to become part of the Re-Founding Conference for the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (November 22-24, in Chicago): www.naarpr.org
All Power to the People!