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Today is the 88th anniversary of the battle of cable street the day when communists jews all over Europe took down the bigotry and paved the way to the world as we see today. How great is to wake up and see bitcoiners equating communism with free speech on nostr. https://image.nostr.build/37574467ea6da0e61318f16fb5c9abe3c913733f7f84e7aa1607676867eb942c.jpg Communists played a significant role in the clashes between anti-fascist demonstrators and the Metropolitan Police, sent to protect a march by the British Union of Fascists (BUF). Communist Party’s Involvement The Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) was actively involved in organizing and participating in the anti-fascist protests. According to historical accounts, the CPGB’s National Jewish Committee (NJC) played a key role in mobilizing the Jewish community, including synagogues, trade unions, and dockers, to join the anti-fascist effort. Leading Communists Present Many prominent British communists were present at the Battle of Cable Street, including: Charlie Hutchinson: A CPGB member and one of the few Black-British members of the International Brigades. Max Levitas: A Jewish Communist activist (CPGB member) who was described as the “last survivor of the Battle of Cable Street” in 2018. Communist-Influenced Organizations The Jewish Peoples Council, a broad-front anti-fascist organization led by the CPGB, played a crucial role in organizing the victory at Cable Street. This council consisted of 86 Jewish organizations, including most East End synagogues, Zionist organizations, Workers’ Circles, trade unions, and dockers. Legacy The Communist Party’s involvement in the Battle of Cable Street has been recognized as a significant aspect of their anti-fascist legacy. The event has been commemorated in various ways, including a large mural depicting the battle on the side of St George’s Town Hall in Cable Street, painted between 1979 and 1983. Key Quotes “You can’t write the CP out of history,” says Mary Davis. “The Communist Party’s National Jewish Committee (NJC) the fight against anti-semitism in Britain did not cease with the battle of Cable Street,” according to historical records. https://image.nostr.build/8fec219445319d33e87ede0678b2d62a8e140fc594663819ec00f21f140b745a.jpg https://communist.red/the-battle-of-cable-street-80-years-on/ nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzps0uwaclt7jp3lf6cjfzrgv0rx6zejm6vc763uzvh0mvpryq6g93qqsym9nmjntxu7qnq00ylzpq782hpz25dukwddswfk4hhwwnkphm5aq7ch9v3