FILM: Justice On Trial
Four days before the court hearing that could lead to his freedom, join us for a viewing and discussion of the astounding documentary that deconstructs “The Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal.”
The President, Pardons, A Push Toward the Vision for Black Lives
Raising up bold new perspectives on racial justice through dialogue, media analysis and a call to action!
George Jackson: Releasing The Dragon (A Video Mixtape)
The Institute for Policy Studies, with Black Lives Matter DC, BYP 100, API Resistance, and Pan-African Community Action, host a showing of this video mixtape created by Bashi Rose and Jared Ball, part of the imixwhatilike crew, to commemorate the life and politics of George Jackson.
Film: The Walls of Jericho and the Movement That’s Shaking Them
In honor of Black August, a documentary about the movement to free U.S. political prisoners jailed for their involvement in the civil and human rights uprisings of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
Hipocresia! A Revolutionary Perspective On Obama’s Visit to Cuba
IPS policy analyst Netfa Freeman demystifies much of what has been said about Obama’s visit to Cuba, from the perspective of one friendly to the Cuban Revolution.
Gustavo Castro Witnessed the Murder of Berta Cáceres. That Means His Life Is in Danger.
In the face of silence from Washington, the Clinton-backed coup government in Honduras is mopping up activists for democracy and indigenous rights.
Book Event: Writing on the Wall; Selected Prison Writings of Mumia Abu-Jamal
A Politics and Prose DC book launch with a conversation between IPS’ and WPFW’s Netfa Freeman and the book’s editor and close friend of Mumia, Johanna Fernández who is a Baruch College Professor, former Fulbright Scholar, and a coordinator of the Campaign to Bring Mumia Home.
Film: SILENCED. A documentary about America’s war on whistleblowers
The Institute for Policy Studies teams up with Naked Edge Films other co-sponsors on a screening about three National Security whistleblowers who fought to reveal the darkest corners of America’s war on terror, challenging a government that is increasingly determined to maintain secrecy.
Fundraiser for Rasmea Odeh
The Institute for Policy Studies joins the DC Palestinian Film & Arts Festival for an evening to celebrate the resilience of Palestinian Community Leader Rasmea Odeh and raise funds for her legal defense fund.
Brown Bag: Meeting With Cast of The Island
Meet the Freedom Theatre staff and cast from Jenin Refugee Camp, Palestine in a visit to the Institute for Policy Studies as part of their inaugural U.S. tour.
Tribute to Lynne Stewart and Political Prisoners
A compelling event recounting the life of a dedicated human rights defender featuring video presentations and musical performance by Estelle Fomeju.
Author Event: What Lies Across the Water
The Institute for Policy Studies, the International Commitee for the Freedom of the Cuban 5, and friends welcome Stephen Kimber to discuss and sign his new book about “The Real Story of the Cuban Five.”
Perspectives on Global Terrorism & Incarceration
Prison Narratives Summer Lecture Series invites you to a panel discussion about U.S. involvement in international terrorism and the imprisonment of freedom fighters, featuring IPS’ Netfa Freeman.