“Avakian first gave a history of the oppression, exploitation and devastation of Black people from the enslavement of Africans, through segregation, discrimination and continued racism. Then he enlarged from this to humankind's history, to include all people's trials and tribulations at the hands of capitalism and its greed, arrogance, and abuse of power. He condemned this intolerable, unbearable situation--and then Avakian made very clear that another world is possible. His explanation of the workings of the imperialist system--and how the struggle of the people can get rid of it and replace it with a just and equitable society--was powerful and uplifting.

“With what the world is going through right now, this moment is crucial--and liberation must be international. We must stop U.S. imperialism! We must create a vision of that just and equitable world, and collectively work to make it a revolutionary reality. This speech needs to be heard by others. It could take many more people onto the path toward that world liberation.”

[Yuri Kochiyama]