Three members of the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP) have been indicted with ‘conspiring to covertly sow discord in US society, spread Russian propaganda and interfere illegally in US elections.’ No evidence has been presented to back up these indictments, which could lead to sentences of up to 15 years. This follows violent raids by the FBI last July on APSP’s venues in Florida and Missouri, as well as the APSP’s chairman’s home.
The corporate media have promoted the government line that they were ‘Russian agents’, since they took a principled stance against US imperialism’s warmongering in Ukraine, showing the US state and capitalist class’s antagonism to freedom of speech. The US has never tolerated black organisations and people fighting against racism and imperialism, with a long history of frame-ups, sabotage, and assassinations. All socialists and progressive people need to defend those who stand against racism and imperialism.
The Revolutionary Communist Group stands in solidarity with the comrades facing these charges.
Hands off the Uhuru 3! Drop the charges now!
You can donate to the defence fund at:
www.opencollective.com/handsoffuhuru
David Hetfield
