Monica James, an African American, transgender woman, who resisted police violence, and then testified to the U.N. in Switzerland in 2014 speaks about her experience; the abuse she experienced from Chicago police because of her gender identity and her struggle to be a productive loving member of her community. She mentions the impact that Black Panther activist Assata Shakur had on the direction of her own life after reading of her struggle for justice.
Sponsored by Committee to Stop FBI Repression, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, the U.S. Palestinian Community Network, the American Party of Labor, Anakbayan, the Chicago Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression, the Anti-War Committee, and Workers World Party.
The Rasmea Odeh awards were named for Chicagoâs iconic Palestinian community leader, Rasmea Odeh, who recently won an important victory in court. Kait McIntyre said, âWeâre so happy that Rasmea is here today to present these awards. Weâre determined that sheâll be here next year, and for many years to come.â
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