[Excerpt] W.E.B. Du Bois illustrated the disharmony of being a Black worker well in his essay, “Strivings of the Negro People,” as he writes that they aim to “escape white contempt” while “on the other hand to plough and nail and dig for a poverty-stricken horde.” He encapsulates the message that to struggle against the economic conditions that have been cultivated against Black people by the state, the oppressor must not only undo the legislative wrongs that have alienated Black people from their labor, but must also unlearn the behaviors that lead to these wrongs. With the increasing awareness of Black issues brought about by violence against Black people by the state, it is now more important than ever to encourage and participate in collective action to create real outcomes in order to undo the longstanding injustices against Black people in America. As you read further, you will be presented with issues related to Black labor and our analysts’ research pertaining to undoing these hindrances to the advancement of Black people. We hope to come to a further understanding of the issues and subsequently encourage not only the labor movement, but all people to be unflinching in their solidarity with Black people fighting for their rights.