activism
“Black Revolutionary” explores life of William Patterson and global freedom fight
November 8, 2013In Gerald Horne's new book, "Black Revolutionary: William Patterson and the Globalization of the African American Freedom Struggle," we are privy to William L. Patterson's transformation from well-to-do lawyer to a revolutionary.
Read moreNothing is happening? Activists are busy in Dallas
November 5, 2013From an SMU organizing seminar to an AFL-CIO rally opposing the way big money is undermining democracy, activism is alive and well in Dallas.
Read morePolice arrest 15 at immigration reform action in Florida
November 1, 2013ORLANDO, Fla.--Immigrants, their brothers and sisters in labor and other progressive forces converged here on Oct. 29 for a protest demanding a path to citizenship for America's 11 million undocumented immigrants and an end to the...
Read moreThrills are alive with sound of Audra McDonald
October 31, 2013Audra McDonald revealed herself as not only possessing a stellar soprano voice, but also a sparkling wit, winning personality and a strong social consciousness and conscience.
Read moreToday in labor history: Wall Street crash of 1929
October 29, 2013The Wall Street Crash was the most devastating stock market crash in the history of the U.S. Iit signaled the beginning of the 10-year Great Depression that affected all Western industrialized countries.
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