#PeoplesHistory | Today we remember the Colombian masses who took to the streets in 2021 to demand an end to the neoliberal policies of the far-right Duque government and for true change in Colombia. The “Estallido Social” (social uprising) of Colombia marked a historic change in the direction of the country.
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#PeoplesHistory | On April 28, 1967, Boxing legend and civil rights activist Muhammad Ali, refused induction into the United States Army, citing that the enemies of Black, poor and working-class people of the US weren't in Vietnam, but in the US.
That same day, Ali was arrested for violating the draft law, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended his boxing license, and he was stripped of his world heavyweight champion noscript from the World Boxing Association. He was unable to fight until 1971 when his conviction was overturned. Despite the heavy campaign against him, Ali stood firm and instead of being isolated, he became a major figure in the anti-war and civil rights movements.
That same day, Ali was arrested for violating the draft law, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended his boxing license, and he was stripped of his world heavyweight champion noscript from the World Boxing Association. He was unable to fight until 1971 when his conviction was overturned. Despite the heavy campaign against him, Ali stood firm and instead of being isolated, he became a major figure in the anti-war and civil rights movements.
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The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a video showing its fighters rescuing Israeli captives after the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) shelled the tunnel, where they were held in the besieged Gaza strip.
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Al-Qassam video depicts rescue of Israeli captives from IOF bombing in Gaza
The video is considered the most dramatic in terms of the imminent risk the Israeli captives have endured because of the IOF’s ongoing aerial aggression on the war-torn enclave.
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🚩Newcastle University workers on strike!
Staff at Newcastle University have been on strike since early March. They held their 15th day of strike action on April 28. Peoples Dispatch spoke with Matt Perry, Chair of the University and College Union (UCU) at Newcastle University, about the ongoing strike and the growing resistance to cuts across universities nationwide.
Staff at Newcastle University have been on strike since early March. They held their 15th day of strike action on April 28. Peoples Dispatch spoke with Matt Perry, Chair of the University and College Union (UCU) at Newcastle University, about the ongoing strike and the growing resistance to cuts across universities nationwide.
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Helene survivors and volunteers aid recovery efforts as Trump administration vows to “eliminate FEMA”.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/04/29/hurricane-helene-survivor-reacts-to-trump-administration-aid-response/
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Hurricane Helene survivor reacts to Trump administration aid response
Helene survivors and volunteers aid recovery efforts as Trump administration vows to “eliminate FEMA”
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#PeoplesHistory | This day in 1916 marked the last day of the Easter Rising. Despite the rebellion being brutally suppressed by British colonial forces, it sparked the flame of the struggle for independence across Ireland.
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#PeoplesHistory | On April 29, 1992, the people of Los Angeles took to the streets to protest against police brutality, white supremacy, and police impunity, after the acquittal of four officers for brutally attacking a young Black man, Rodney King.
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Israeli warplanes struck a residential building in the Southern Suburb (Dahiyeh) in the Lebanese capital Beirut.
The assault marks the third attack on the neighborhood since the ceasefire deal with Hezbollah began in November 2024. Hundreds of airstrikes have been carried out by Israel in other areas across Lebanon during the ceasefire period.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/04/29/lebanese-president-urges-france-us-to-pressure-israel-to-uphold-ceasefire-deal-after-bombing-beirut/
The assault marks the third attack on the neighborhood since the ceasefire deal with Hezbollah began in November 2024. Hundreds of airstrikes have been carried out by Israel in other areas across Lebanon during the ceasefire period.
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Lebanese president urges France, US to pressure Israel to uphold ceasefire deal after bombing Beirut
Israel has killed at least 150 people across Lebanon in thousands of violations of its ceasefire deal with Hezbollah.
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#PeoplesHistory | 🇻🇳 50 years since Vietnam’s victory against imperialism.
After 30 years of resistance, Saigon’s liberation on April 30, 1975 ended a war claiming millions of lives. From Hồ Chí Minh’s defiance to guerrilla resilience, the Vietnamese people and their resistance prevailed - proving no amount of money or bombs from the world's most powerful empire can crush an organized people’s will for freedom.
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After 30 years of resistance, Saigon’s liberation on April 30, 1975 ended a war claiming millions of lives. From Hồ Chí Minh’s defiance to guerrilla resilience, the Vietnamese people and their resistance prevailed - proving no amount of money or bombs from the world's most powerful empire can crush an organized people’s will for freedom.
#VictoryDay #AntiImperialism #USImperialism
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