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U.S. report backs Steelworker warning on oil supply

February 29, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Now, the Steelworkers say, it's up to the government to do something about it.

First black actor to win an Oscar: Hattie McDaniel

February 29, 2012 By Joe Sims

Roles in film for African Americans at the time were almost exclusively as maids and servants. McDaniel excelled at appearing in such roles, for which she received wide criticism.

Workers who staged second plant takeover face new challenge

February 29, 2012 By John Wojcik

A group of determined Chicago workers who captured the attention of a nation three years ago when they took over their plant.

Union, civil rights struggles converge in songfest

February 29, 2012

Among the traditional union singers were professionals Matt Taylor of New Mexico, JD Thompson of Oklahoma, and Kenny Winfree of Tennessee.

Black and Latino seniors face double poverty rates

February 28, 2012 By Joe Sims

A new report says that 19.4% of Black seniors and 19%t of Latino seniors have incomes below the federal poverty line, compared to 9.4% for the senior population as a whole.