Black Peoples Union | |
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| Abbreviation | BPU |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Far-left |
| Colors | Black Yellow Red |
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| blackpeoplesunion.org | |
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The Black Peoples Union (BPU) is an Australian based revolutionary, Indigenous political organisation founded in 2022. The organisation is "working towards building a pan-Aboriginal movement in Australia, so that we can fight for our self determination and our sovereignty".[1][2]
Black Peoples Union has been described as a national advocacy group,[3] and initially came to prominence for their "progressive No" stance on the Indigenous Voice referendum.[4][5][6] Black Peoples Union held multiple rallies across Australia during the lead up to the referendum,[7] and have been involved in anti-colonial organising in support of Palestine.[8][9]
Despite Black Peoples Union's stance of "revolution no reconciliation",[10] the group received criticism from other left wing groups, for their stance on the referendum.[11][12]
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- ^ McIlroy, Tom (September 15, 2023). "Why this Indigenous leader doubts the Voice". Australian Financial Review. Archived from the original on September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Toomey, Jade (September 30, 2023). "Canberra Voice campaigners from both sides rally two weeks out from referendum". ABC News. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Giannini, Dominic; Mitchell, Alex (September 29, 2023). "'Listen for a better future': music legend backs Voice". National Indigenous Times. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Maxwell, Rudi (July 22, 2023). "'Sovereignty never ceded' - more than a simple slogan". Australian Associated Press. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Mazza, Gerard (March 9, 2023). "Grassroots 'No' Campaign Calls for 'More Than Just a Voice'". Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Bliszczyk, Aleksandra (January 23, 2024). "Police Pepper Spray Free Palestine Protestors at Port Melbourne Docks". Vice. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Kerry (June 1, 2024). "More than 1700 public servants condemn Labor for 'complicity in Palestinian genocide'". Green Left (Australian newspaper). Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Evans, Duncan (October 1, 2023). "Black Peoples Union rallies to say No to the Voice". news.com.au. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Humphreys, Jordan (September 17, 2023). "Why the left should vote Yes in the referendum". Red Flag (newspaper). Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Gillies-Palmer, Zac (October 11, 2023). "If Australia's Voice Referendum Has a Chance, It's in Spite of the Labor Party's Campaign". Jacobin (magazine). Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.