Join us Monday Jan 25, 6:30pm on Jitsi (link will be shared the day of). We’ll be writing letters to former #BlackLiberationArmy #PoliticalPrisoner Kamau Sadiki!
We also encourage sending birthday cards to political prisoners with February birthdays: Veronza Bowers (the 4th) and Oso Blanco (the 26th).
https://phillyabc.org/post/2021-01-20-letter-writing-kamau-sadiki/
On January 20, 1982 anarchist member of the Black Liberation Army Kuwasi Balagoon was arrested for the BLA robbery of a Brinks armored truck, three months after it occurred. Later that year, Balagoon stood trial for robbing two separate armored trucks, as well as the deaths of two cops and a rent-a-cop. He defended himself at trial. You can read his final sentencing statement in our book Defiance: Anarchist Statements Before Judge and Jury.
Haitians Protest in Port-au-Prince Demanding Resignation of President Moise
https://protests.media/haitians-protest-in-port-au-prince-demanding-resignation-of-president-moise/
#AnarchistPrisoner Eric King is given another 6 month mail restriction.
https://tinyurl.com/ek-restriction
He can still receive books - help him out! https://tinyurl.com/ek-booklist
Also consider donating to the lawfirm that stepped up for him and others fighting oppression.
https://cldc.org/about/
#Anathema A #Philadelphia Anarchist Periodical: Volume 7 Issue 1, January 2021 - Read, download, print -> https://enoughisenough14.org/2021/01/18/anathema-a-philadelphia-anarchist-periodical-volume-7-issue-1-january-2021/ #anarchism #philly #antireport
“Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman are, beyond doubt, two of the most dangerous anarchists in this country and if permitted to return to the community will result in undue harm.” — J. Edgar Hoover, 1924
The FBI, has always been and always will be an enemy of freedom. Stay dangerous, don’t talk to cops.
According to @npfnb@instagram.com another comrade was visited by the FBI. The best policy with dealing cops (including the FBI) is to get their info, not talk or answer questions, and talk to a lawyer. 📸: @The_cumming_memesurrection
The FBI is visiting leftists/anarchists across the country, claiming they're trying to 'help prevent violence' and their targets 'aren't in trouble.'
*Never talk to the feds or cops. Ever.*
Nothing you say will help you or your comrades. Don't even talk to them about your enemies. They'll know you're a rat who is willing to talk and they'll come back to you for more, as often as they want.
Fuck the feds. Fuck state repression. Fuck the state.
This afternoon, January 15 2021, an anti-fascist comrade was visited by two FBI agents at their home in Philadelphia.
The agents said they had questions about the recent events at the Capitol. The comrade refused to answer questions & immediately got in touch with legal & anti-repression support. We don't rely on the state to address fascist threats. The FBI has roots in repressing anarchist and Black liberation movements. We do not trust that they are only investigating the events at the Capitol. We challenge their attempts at repression with our collective refusal to speak to law enforcement.
If you are contacted by the FBI or other law enforcement, contact Up Against The Law or Philly Anti-Repression.
Up Against The Law: 484-758-0388
Philly Anti-Repression: 267-460-1886
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Re-posted from phlbailfund@twitter.com
If a cop visits you, don't keep it to yourself
If an agent visits you or you are questioned while being detained or arrested, don't keep it to yourself. Police want us to feel isolated and ashamed, by sharing information we can better prepare ourselves and our networks for repression and stop the spread of rumors.
If an agent is questioning you, at home, while under arrest, or while detaining you:
-Don't tell them anything beyond your name, date of birth, and address. If put under pressure you can say "I don't have anything to say, I want to speak to a lawyer" or "I will not be answering any questions without talking to a lawyer first."
-Ask to speak with a lawyer.
-Try to remember the questions they ask you.
-Ask for their card, so that you can share their name, position, and agency they work for.
After the encounter:
-Tell your friends and comrades.
-Contact an anti-repression organization or lawyer to better protect yourself.
-Make a public statement about what happened to inform others and squash any misinformation. Anti-repression organizations can help you write one. You don't need to sign your name, it's fine to be anonymous.
The police already know what moves they make, while trying to keep us in the dark. There's no point in keeping what they do a secret, when we spread information about their activities, it only makes us stronger and better equipped to make informed choices.
Resources:
Up Against The Law Legal Collective UpAgainstTheLaw.org (484) 758 0388 upagainstthelawlc@gmail.com
Philly Anti-Repression Fund
PhillyAntiRepression.wordpress.com (267) 460 1886 phlbailfund@riseup.net
How Anti-Racist Action -the largest militant anti-racist youth network in modern history - began.
A podcast: https://workingclasshistory.com/2021/01/11/e49-anti-racist-action-in-minneapolis/
#J20: Close the Camps
https://cwc.im/J20ClosetheCamps
A call to protest against detainments at ICE detention centers, ICE field offices, and police stations that cooperate with ICE on January 20.
"We are not afraid of raids, torture and prohibitions. Your terror will not scare us. We will walk on you with courage. You Will Go, We Will Stay! We will win!" - Turkey: Devrimci Anarsist Faaliyet (DAF)on the ongoing state terror by the Erdogan regime -> https://enoughisenough14.org/2021/01/11/turkey-devrimci-anarsist-faaliyet-dafon-the-ongoing-state-terror-by-the-erdogan-regime/
So stoked for this!
Former Black Panthers, Lorenzo Komboa Ervin and JoNina Abron-Ervin just launched their own podcast!
Philly ABC reformed in August of 2017 honoring the legacy of the former Anarchist Black Cross chapter in unceded Lenape territory known as Philadelphia. 🏴
We support Political Prisoners! Fuck the FOP.