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Claude M. Lightfoot: Communism and Black liberation
This article was originally published here by the Chicago History Museum. Claude M. Lightfoot (1910–1991) was an African American author, Chicago resident, political candidate, and member of the Communist Party USA’s National Committee. In 1986, he donated a collection of his papers to the Chicago History Museum. Born in Lake Village, Arkansas, in 1910, Claude Mark Lightfoot was raised by his grandmother until 1918 when the Lightfoot family moved...
"Triple concentration," a Leninist approach to the fight for equality
This text is excerpted from a recorded address of former CPUSA National Chairman Henry Winston. The original audio can be heard here. This subject matter is of extreme urgency for the Party as it is for the mass movement as well. In the conditions of the U.S. no greater error can be made than to try to sever the class aspects of matters from the race and national. To...
Globalization, immigration, and the H1-B debate
The anti-Irish sentiments of Marx' day bear striking resemblance to the anti-migrant mantras we fight today.
Resist Trump’s racist attack on immigrants!
The anti-migrant campaign is a pro-corporate attack on democracy and workers' rights at home and abroad. All must join the fightback to stop the raids and other oppressive measures.
Black lives still matter
The historic Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, which reached a crescendo in 2020 with the George Floyd Uprisings, has been a generation-defining political moment for many working people in the United States. Indeed, the mass demonstrations of 2020 mobilized millions, making them the largest protest movement in our country’s history. Those who once considered themselves “apolitical” then saw the value of political life. Many who considered themselves “centrists” or...
Michigan CP helps build fight for justice at event honoring MLK
Members of the party in Detroit marked Jan. 20 by joining with others in building an event honoring Dr. King and the continuing struggle for justice, democracy, peace, and equality.
International Notes: Communists face twists and turns worldwide
Chile CP's Congress; Cuba off and on the terrorism list; China, Vietnam work for unity; Czech Communists revamp coalition work; struggles in Israel, Palestine, and Syria continue.
CPUSA leader Cambron sheds light on the fight for immigrant justice
A look at the life of CPUSA co-chair Rossana Cambron provides insight into the struggles of immigrant and Latino communities across the U.S. and in many nations to its south.
Resist Trump and MAGA’s McCarthyism 2.0!
All are encouraged to write to their elected officials, urging them to vote "No" on the Crucial Communism Teaching Act.
Ceasefire in Gaza deal reached — U.S., Israel must be held accountable
The genocide must end, Israeli troops must withdraw, and a Palestinian state must be established. ICC and ICJ rulings must be upheld, reparations made, and the U.S. held accountable.