Dare To Struggle! Dare To Win! (1981-2010): A Personal Memoir: Khalid Raheem: Memoirs of Struggle and Resistance
by Khalid Raheem

Memoirs of Khalid Raheem: 1981-2010

This collection features the memoirs of community activist and organizer Khalid Raheem, offering reflection and analysis of his involvement in various groups, organizations, and movements both locally and nationally. Spanning nearly three decades, Raheem provides descriptive, developmental, and personal histories of his activism, documenting his role in critical social justice efforts.

Key Movements and Organizations:

• National Black Independent Political Party (NBIPP): Advocating for Black political empowerment and self-determination beyond the two-party system.
• Gang Peace Council of Western Pennsylvania: Working to mediate conflicts and reduce violence among youth.
• Million Man March: Mobilizing Black men toward social responsibility, political activism, and economic independence.
• Islam and Social Change: Examining the role of faith in guiding activism and community transformation.
• Black Liberation and Self-Determination: Promoting grassroots organizing and economic justice as means of achieving true freedom.

Notable Figures and Collaborations:

• Carl Upchurch and the Urban Peace and Justice Movement: Supporting efforts to bridge communities, reduce violence, and foster justice.
• National Council for Urban Peace and Justice: Uniting activists nationwide to challenge systemic oppression and advocate for community-led solutions.

Challenging Injustice:

• White Supremacy and Economic Injustice: Addressing systemic racism and advocating for equitable economic policies.
• State Violence: Resisting police brutality, mass incarceration, and government oppression.
• The Movement to Free Political Prisoners and Prisoners of War: Fighting for the release of those incarcerated for their activism and resistance to systemic oppression.

Through these memoirs, Khalid Raheem provides an insightful and powerful account of his lifelong dedication to justice, peace, and Black liberation, offering a vital historical record of grassroots activism and resistance.