By erickerl

As communities around the nation have taken to the streets in the ongoing movement against police brutality the question of the police and their role in society has taken on new importance. With the police killing a Black person every 28 hours a movement is emerging that challenges the idea of who they protect and who they serve. The very origins of their institution is saturated with racism and violence. From their beginning as a force to quell strikes, urban riots, and the threat of slave insurrection they have always existed primarily as an enforcer for the 1% and a protector of their property. Join the International Socialist Organization for a discussion about the origins and function of the police and their relationship to racism, class and capitalism.

This event is part of a series of forums hosted by the
International Socialist Organization around Chicago:

Logan Square
Wednesday • January 28th • 7pm
Grace United Methodist Church • 3325 W. Wrightwood Ave.

Rogers Park
Thursday • January 29th • 6:30pm
Willye B White Park • 1610 W. Howard St.

Pilsen
Thursday • January 29th • 7pm
La Catrina Cafe • 1011 W. 18th St.

Source: Cops, Class, and Race: How the police protect the 1%