Enemies of the State: Government Surveillance of Communities of Color
Though platforms have changed since COINTELPRO, the goal remains the same of US agencies carrying on secret domestic surveillance programs - with the aid of internet companies: destabilize & dismantle movements for political & economic rights. This important discussion was held in D.C. as part of the events leading to the Stop Watching Us Rally.
Moderated by Dr. Jared Ball & hosted by Voices for Internet Freedom Coalition.
Panelists include:
Dhoruba Bin-Wahad-former political prisoner and Black Panther Party leader
Seema Sadanandan- director of the ACLU-DC affiliate
Adwoa Masozi-communications specialist and media activist of the Bill of Rights Defense League,
Fahd Ahmed- the legal and policy director of Desis Rising Up and Moving
Alfredo Lopez- founder of May First/ People Link and leader in Puerto Rico Student Movement
Saturdays in April at 4:30pm