Class
struggle exists everywhere in Africa, but it is rarely discussed or
covered in the United States. This panel features experts on the
workers’ struggle in Africa, discussing the conditions for working and
poor people today. Featured topics include South Africa after apartheid,
Sudan: united or divided, Zimbabwe and imperialism, and overcoming the
legacy of colonialism and underdevelopment.
• Chair: Mohamed Ntale, Washington, D.C., student
• Akufuna Ngonda, Washington, D.C.; organizer, ANSWER Coalition; contributing writer, Liberation Newspaper
• Austin Thompson, Atlanta; Pan-African Youth Summit Coordinating Committee; recent graduate, Howard University
• Eugene Puryear, Washington, D.C.; 2008 PSL vice presidential candidate
• Muna Coobtee, Los Angeles; board member, Palestinian American Woman’s Association
The conference was live streamed and a selection of recorded video streams is available below. Higher quality videos recorded at the conference are being edited and will become available in the coming days.
