Victory for the anti-colonial free speech movement!

No prison, no fine for Chairman Omali Yeshitela and the Uhuru 3

But It's Not Over! Appeal to follow

Thanks to thousands of supporters—organizations and individuals—the Uhuru 3 won in court! Photo: Press conference on the steps of federal courthouse in Tampa, Florida following the victory in the sentencing hearing on December 16th.
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Hands Off Uhuru presents: Major Update - Uhuru 3 File Appeal - Webinar, Saturday, June 21, 2025 3pm ET / 2pm CT / 12pm PT. Register at HandsOffUhuru.org/Register

IT’S NOT OVER! In June 2025 the Uhuru 3 lawyers file the appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals of the bogus conviction of “conspiracy.”

This appeal will make history in a precedent-setting case, that will establishing case law.
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In Case You MIssed It

Criminalizing Black Thought and Resistance: The Fight for Anti-colonial Free Speech

Watch the recording of this broadcast featuring Chairman Omali Yeshitela and Momodou Taal, a Cornell University student whose visa was revoked by the U.S. government.

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On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Hands Off Uhuru Fightback Coalition hosted a showing of the film Concerning Violence, the award-winning documentary looking at the African anti-colonial struggles of the 1960s and 1970s, based upon the first chapter of Franz Fanon’s book, Wretched of the Earth.

The film was followed by a powerful panel discussion featuring:

  • Efia Nwangaza, Director, Malcolm X Center for Self-Determination / WMXP Radio Greenville, SC
  • Luwezi Kinshasa, African Socialist International Secretary General
  • Omali Yeshitela, Chairman of the African People’s Socialist Party
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Upcoming Events

Film Showing: Concerning Violence
Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! presents: showing of “CONCERNING VIOLENCE” on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at 2pm Central, 3pm Eastern, 12pm Pacific.
 

This award-winning film is based on the writings of Franz Fanon on the national liberation movements of the 1960s and is narrated by singer and actress Lauryn Hill. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with special guest speakers.

Cost for Entry is $10 (virtual / in-person)

Buy your tickets/registration at http://HandsOffUhuru.org/fundraiser to attend online or if you’re in St. Louis you can attend in-person at the *NEW LOCATION* Uhuru House, 4101 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis, MO

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Who are the Uhuru 3?

Uhuru Means Freedom in Swahili! 

The Uhuru 3 are Omali Yeshitela, Chairman of the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP); Penny Hess, Chair of the African People’s Solidarity Committee (APSC); and Jesse Nevel, Chair of the Uhuru Solidarity Movement (USM). 

In April 2023, the Uhuru 3 were indicted by the U.S. government on bogus charges of being “agents of a foreign government” because of the Uhuru Movement’s over 50 years of work to advocate for the liberation and unification of Africa and forcibly dispersed African people everywhere.

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TIME TO FREE THEM ALL
Paulette D.
Paulette D.International Leonard Peltier Official Ad Hoc Committee
The new McCarthyism must end! Protest and dissent are supposed to be Constitutionally protected!
Gail G.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
We've always been here, will always be here, and will not back down! UHURU!
Noelle M.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
Social justice is on the line!
Stuart R.WorldBeyondWar
The attack on free speech, social justice and black liberation which is tied to all our liberation continues. Stop the imperial monster that is the USA. Hands off Uhuru!
Anthony G.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
STOP THE REPRESSION OF THE UHURU 3! FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS!
Josh F.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
The good people of this organization are the first in this new red scare to feel the full force of the US government. The US government, which is currently made up of cold war veterans, want to maintain global hegemony. Thus, they see domestic left wing organizations as a threat to their profitable global protection racket. If people like me don't stand in solidarity now, we stand no chance.
Cameron P.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
The persecution of UHURU by the US government is DISGRACEFUL
Sheila L.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
If US organizations cannot stand in solidarity with oppressed peoples There is no democracy or Free Speech
Dr. Renee L.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
The vicious U.S.-imperial machinery is weaponized against all who stand up to it
Anthony S.Kennedy24 supporter
This attack on one political &/or cultural group is an attack on all! It is an attack on our constitutional rights, liberty & freedom.
Pavanna S.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
The National Jericho Movement stands in solidarity with the African People’s Socialist Party and the Uhuru Movement
Jorge C.National Jericho Movement
OUTRAGEOUS ATTACK ON BLACK MOVEMENT AND THE RIGHT TO SPEAK
SUZANNE R. INTL. FAM. & FRIENDS OF MUMIA ABU JAMAL
It's ridiculous to use your pretext to harass anti imperialist organizations
Ann S.National Lawyers Guild
Hoch die internationale Solidarität! (High international solidarity)
Klaus H.„RotFuchs“-Förderverein e.V.
Contre les bellicistes !
Guy R. Parti Communiste du Québec
Please grant freedom to Omali Yeshitela
Hamba W.Cartesians Academy
1st amendment rights are not contingent on skin color or political opinions.
Lisa S.Maine Natural Guard
Sabotaging the movement for Black liberation is unacceptable.
Kyle L. Project Animal Freedom
African people have a right to resist and organize!
Mads A.Uhuru Solidarity Movement
Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa!
Christopher H.Party of Communists USA
Stop attacking our US Constitutionally guaranteed rights & persecuting chllenging voices
Fred E.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
Hands off Uhuru! Hands off Africa! Union del Barrio Presente & In Solidarity with our African comrades in the struggle towards liberation in our lifetime! Uhuru!
Desiree G.
Desiree G. Union del Barrio
STOP FBI HARASSMENT OF POLITICAL ACTIVISTS
Mark F. LA Hands off cuba committee
We must stand together to stop the vicious terrorism of people of colour across the world and it can start with 'Hands off Uhuru Movement " they are fighting for all of us if you do not support them then you enable all the colonisers to keep terrorising us!!!!
KAT T.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
Liberation for Black folks now!
Chad A.AnakbayanSD/AsianSolidarityCollective
Stop the attacks! Hands off Uhuru!
Eric T.Malaya San Diego
“ LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
Nancy S.PacificaFightBack
Every genuine force anywhere in the world must support the work and vision of Chairman Omali Yeshitela and the African People's Socialist Party, for a free and united Africa. Hands off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa
Luwezi K. African Socialist International
We must stand together ALWAYS, Uhuru!
Robert W. San Diego Black Panther Party
African people have the absolute right to organize for self-determination and freedom from colonial oppression and exploitation. Period. I stand behind these demands!
Stephanie M.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
The US and Europe made it legal to enslave a colonize people. They also make it illegal to advocate and fight for liberation. The struggle for African Liberation and unity are just and righteous. Uhuru
P.B.Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Petition Signer
Hands off the African People's Socialist Party and Uhuru Movement! Abolish the FBI! Abolish the Police aka Slave Patrol.
Arnold M.December 12th Movement/Operation Power
Hands off Uhuru! Free all Political Prisoner! Free!
Gloria V.San Diego Coalition to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and all Political Prisoners
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Endorsements and Support Statements

National Lawyers Guild logo

The National Lawyers Guild Celebrates the Victory of the Uhuru 3 against the Government’s Attempt to Imprison them and Intimidate Our Movement

On December 16, 2024, Omali Yeshitela, Jesse Nevel, and Penny Hess, known as the Uhuru 3, were sentenced to three years’ probation and three hundred hours of community service, as their crowd of supporters outside chanted: “Not one day [in jail]”. The trial of Uhuru 3 is one of the most important First Amendment cases in recent history. … Read the full statement

International Women's Alliance logo

The Verdict is in, the Battle Wages on!

The International Women’s Alliance extends our deepest solidarity and congratulations to our member organization, African National Women’s Organization (ANWO), as well as the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP) in the midst of their legal battle between the Uhuru 3 and the US government’s desperate attempt to quell the growing Black liberation movement. … Read the full statement

National Lawyers Guild logo

Solidarity with the UHURU 3! FightBack Against Unjust Conspiracy Verdict.

The trial of Uhuru 3 is one of the most important First Amendment cases in the 21st century. … Read the full statement

Black Alliance for Peace logo

The Black Alliance for Peace Condemns U.S. Convictions of Uhuru 3 as a Fascist Farce

After being forced to acquit Omali Yeshitela, Jesse Nevel, and Penny Hess – the “Uhuru 3” – on being agents of Russia, a U.S. federal court jury… Read the full statement

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Background

On Friday, July 29, 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) initiated a political assault against the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP), the broader Uhuru Movement and its leader, Chairman Omali Yeshitela, in the form of pre-dawn raids.

This attack employed the use of dozens of tactical gear-sporting FBI agents, battering rams, flashbang grenades, assault rifles, drones and more.

The attacks occurred in two cities where our Party has prominent bases: St. Petersburg, Florida and St. Louis, Missouri, the latter our recently established Party headquarters.

They were simultaneous, beginning at 5:00 AM in the Midwest and 6:00 AM on the east coast. The attacks happened at a time when the FBI assumed our leaders would have been in a vulnerable state. It was also an attempt to make it impossible for our leaders to connect with one another, to prepare for whatever was to come next.

…Read the full story