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Black Peoples Union | |
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| Abbreviation | BPU |
| Leader | Kieran Stewart-Assheton |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Far-left |
| Colors | Black Yellow Red |
| Website | |
| blackpeoplesunion.org | |
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| Black power |
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The Black Peoples Union (BPU) is a revolutionary, Indigenous Australian political organisation founded in 2023.[1] Black Peoples Union president Kieran Stewart-Assheton has said the organisation is "working towards building a pan-Aboriginal movement in Australia, so that we can fight for our self determination and our sovereignty".[2]
Black Peoples Union garnered significant attention for the "progressive No" stance on the Indigenous Voice referendum[3], and have been involved in anti-colonial organising in support of Palestine.[4]
History
edit2023
editIn February 2023, Black Peoples Union made their position on the Indigenous Voice referendum public. In an interview published by Sydney Criminal Lawyers, BPU president, Kieran Stewart-Assheton declared Indigenous Australians "must come together as one force capable of taking revolutionary action to forge our own path", and stated the Voice would "not only achieve no progress for us, but it will actually set us back", and "create the illusion of general consent across the broader Indigenous population" painting those who opposed the Voice as "radical outcasts in the eyes of the mainstream".[5] The position taken by Black Peoples Union, and other grassroots organisations would later come to be known as the "progressive No" vote.[6]
In March 2023, at rallies organised in Meanjin and Naarm, speakers from Black Peoples Union demanded “more than just a voice to Parliament” and called for the “formation of a Union of Indigenous Nations”.[7]
In September 2023, members of BPU reiterated their on a a voice to Parliament, and encouraged "allies" to try "standing with us and actually listening to what we have to say".[8]
2024
editIn January 2024, members of the Black Peoples Union were present at a pro-Palestine blockade at Port Melbourne Docks where a ship owned by the Israeli owned ZIM ship was scheduled to dock.[9]
In January 2024 Black People Union were involved in the reestablishment of Camp Sovereignty in Kings Domain,[10] alongside Robbie Thorpe, and Lidia Thorpe.[11][12]
In February, the president of the Black Peoples Union, Kieran Stewart-Assheton, spoke at a protest in front of the office of Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Tim Watts, urging supporters to take “material action” in the fight against Israel.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Black Peoples Union". Archived from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Maxwell, Rudi (July 23, 2023). "'Sovereignty never ceded' - more than a simple slogan". The Canberra Times. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Toomey, Jade (September 30, 2023). "Canberra Voice campaigners from both sides rally two weeks out from referendum". ABC News. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Bliszczyk, Aleksandra (January 23, 2024). "Police Pepper Spray Free Palestine Protestors at Port Melbourne Docks". Vice. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Gregoire, Paul (February 2, 2023). "We're Taking Back Our Land and Future, Says Black Peoples Union's Kieran Stewart-Assheton". Sydney Criminal Lawyers. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Toomey, Jade (September 30, 2023). "Canberra Voice campaigners from both sides rally two weeks out from referendum". ABC News. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Knowles, Rachael (March 7, 2023). "Here's what we know so far about the No campaigns". SBS News. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Brancatisano, Emma (September 10, 2023). "Voice Referendum: How you can be a respectful ally to Indigenous Australians". SBS News. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Bliszczyk, Aleksandra (January 23, 2024). "Police Pepper Spray Free Palestine Protestors at Port Melbourne Docks". Vice. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Indigenous activist Robbie Thorpe leads Camp Sovereignty at Kings Domain". News.com.au. January 31, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Busch, Brittany (May 17, 2024). "Indigenous activist Robbie Thorpe leads Camp Sovereignty at Kings Domain". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Placella, Laura (May 17, 2024). "Robbie Thorpe quits court case against Melbourne City Council over extinguishing of sacred fire". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Markson, Sharri (March 4, 2024). "Radical pro-Palestinian group evades police crackdown after chilling footage emerges of 'terrorist' activists in Melbourne". Sky News Australia. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
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