African Socialist International Chairman Omali Yeshitela – On February 18-21, 2012 the African People’s Socialist Party USA (APSP USA) held its National Plenary in St. Petersburg, Florida to define the work of the Party in this period and mark the 40th anniversary of the Party’s founding. The National Plenary is a tool often used by the APSP USA between its congresses, the place where the entire organization comes together to establish policy and elect leaders. At the plenary, the Party examines its work since the last congress and assesses the world situation, making any necessary adjustments to its work to meet its objectives.