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February 2019
Rebel Reading Circle: The Fight Against Fascism in the U.S.A.
The Fight Against Fascism in the U.S.A. Lessons From the 1930’s – 40’s 8-week series, beginning January 28 Delve into gripping first-person accounts by anti-fascist organizers from the Great Depression era. The rise of fascism in Europe has been well-documented, but the home-grown Nazi movement it inspired is rarely discussed. This booklet is a compilation by participants who mounted successful campaigns to counter burgeoning fascist movements in New York, Minneapolis and Los Angeles, where they confronted organizations like the German-American…
Find out more »Book Discussion Group: Socialist Feminism, The First Decade, 1966-76
This unique book records the forging of the first Marxist feminist party in history -- the Freedom Socialist Party. Set in the tumultuous upsurges of the 1960s and ’70s, the book is charged with audacity, verve and optimism. Author Gloria Martin vividly describes the eruption of the women’s liberation movement amidst the antiwar, civil rights, and queer struggles. She scathingly critiques the role of most of the Left, and probes with a sharp scalpel the internal conflicts in the movements…
Find out more »Black History Month Forum: City Workers Unite to Fight Racism on the Job
San Francisco city workers are organizing against daily racist and sexist harassment on the job, dangerous working environments, and abusive conditions faced by long term at-will employees. This multi-racial panel features city employees who are building a movement to end these practices that endanger workers and the public alike. In honor of Black History Month, come learn about their organizing efforts and why uniting workers of all colors to fight back together is the way to win changes for all.…
Find out more »Black History Month Tribute to Claudia Jones
Celebrate Black History Month 2019 Tribute to Claudia Jones (1915-64): Trailblazing Marxist, Feminist and Black Liberationist The passionate crusading of Trinidad-born Claudia Jones led to her arrest for “un-American activities,” imprisonment and deportation. She was a pioneer in identifying the essential leadership role of Black women workers and in linking race, gender and class in the struggle for freedom. Join in the discussion on how Jones’ ideas can help guide today’s activists. Speaker: Andre Holliday, Native Harlemite…
Find out more »Black History Month Discussion: The unfinished battle for housing equality – Racism and Homelessness
For more information, contact: • 323-732-6416 • fspla@earthlink.net
Find out more »Black History Month Forum: Fighting Racism on the Job
Featuring a panel of unionists, feminists and educators who are standing up against harassment and discrimination on their jobs. A discussion period will follow the presentations and dinner will be served at 6pm for an $8 - $10 donation. Hosted by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle (On #7 bus line, near the Columbia City Light Rail station) Wheelchair accessible For more information: 206-722-2453 • FSPSeattle@mindspring.com Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2274011126204713/
Find out more »March 2019
FSP meeting in honour of International Women’s Day: The living ideas of Clara Fraser, trailblazing socialist feminist
“Feminism, the struggle for women’s equal rights, is always a powder keg of the class struggle.” So wrote Freedom Socialist Party founder Clara Fraser in her groundbreaking work, Socialist Feminism: Where the Battle of the Sexes Revolves Itself. Celebrate IWD and its working class socialist feminist origins by exploring how Fraser synthesised Marxism and feminism. Be inspired by the legacy of her life and ideas, and discuss how we can follow in her footsteps. Dinner will be served at 6:30…
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