Reparations in Action

2025 USM Convention - History of the Black Liberation Struggle

Clips from this year's Uhuru Solidarity Movement National Convention Featuring Chairwoman of the African People's Solidarity Committee, Penny Hess, Veteran of the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee, Efia Nwangaza, and President of the African National Women's Organization, Yejide Orunmila, speaking about the history of the Black Liberation Struggle in the United States. 

It's Not Just Trump, It's the Whole Damn System!

Taken from African People's Solidarity Committee (APSC) Webinar of the same name, this episode features Chairman of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP), Omali Yeshitela, and Chairwoman of APSC, Penny Hess,  discussing how the Trump administration 2.0 is a symptom of this colonial system in crisis. Chairman Omali Yeshitela calls on everyone who opposes the Trump administration to unite with the APSP and overturn this whole damn system!

Reparations in Action Live! February Fund Drive!

Recording of Reparations in Action's live episode raising resources for Black Power 96 radio station! We interview Station Manager, Mr. Eddie Maultsby, and learn what makes this radio station such an incredible part of the community. We also have special guests from the African People's Education and Defense Fund on to talk about the struggle to open a bakery in the most economically deprived sector of St. Louis.

Trial of the Uhuru 3 Episode 1: The Real Reason the FBI Attacked the Uhuru Movement

First of a three part series on the free speech trial of the century! We have two members of the Uhuru 3, Jesse Nevel and Penny Hess, on to discuss the FBI's motives behind the bogus attack on Chairman Omali Yeshitela and the Uhuru Movement. Penny and Jesse also explain the counteroffensive led by the Chairman against these attacks and the formation of the Hands Off Uhuru! Fightback Coalition.

Black Power 96 Radio Fights Back

Recording of a special LIVE episode of the Reparations in Action / White Lies Shattered FM radio show and podcast.

Hosts Brendan McCoy and Penny Hess (Chair of the African People's Solidarity Committee and author of Overturning the Culture of Violence) speak with Black Power 96 Station Manager Eddie Maultsby and other members of the Black Power 96 team about the station’s fight for grant funds stolen by the Pinellas County Commission.

They discuss the attack on Black Power 96 Radio in the context of historical and current attacks on the rights of black people to freedom of speech.

This special episode is part of Black Power 96.3 FM community radio's July Fightback Fund Drive.

Donate toward the Reparations in Action show goal at BlackPower96.org/Donate.

The Reparations in Action / White Lies Shattered FM radio show and podcast airs Fridays at 3pm ET on Black Power 96.3 FM in St. Petersburg, Florida and is available on demand at UhuruSolidarity.podbean.com, iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have a question or comment? Email RIA@BlackPower96.org. If you like what you hear, please rate this podcast at Apple Podcasts. 

A Show of Solidarity: The 2024 USM Convention

Chairwoman Penny and Brendan discuss the 2024 USM Convention: "No More Genocide in our Name" with Chair Jesse, Ruby Gittelsohn, and Jamie Simpson. Featuring live clips from the Convention!

No More Genocide in Our Name!

Come be a part of the Uhuru Solidarity Movement's annual convention! USM Chair Jesse Nevel tells us what to expect for this year's big event. The Convention will take place in North St. Louis and calls on all white people to say, "No More Genocide in Our Name!".

Jews Against Colonialism

In this week's episode we'll hear USM Chair Jesse Nevel's presentation at the December 17th Jews Against Colonialism event. Afterwards, we'll discuss with Chair Jesse, long-time APSC member Ruby Gittelsohn, and Chairwoman of APSC Penny Hess.

Alex Saab Freed!

Penny Hess interviews Jesús Rodriguez-Espinoza, editor of the Orinoco Tribune. They discuss the recent freeing of wrongfully imprisoned diplomat, Alex Saab, as well as current affairs in Venezuela. 

The Struggle in the Sahel

Chairwoman Penny interviews Secretary General of the African Socialist International, Luwezi Kinshasa, on the anti-colonial struggles of African people in the Sahel Region of Africa.