African-American history – Page 7

Anna Julia Cooper, 1858-1964: A fighter for equal rights for all

February 23, 2012 By Marilyn Bechtel

She was a leader in the fight for African American equality, women's equality and their rights in education, and for African Americans' and women's right to vote.

Henry Winston centennial celebration to be held in New York

February 9, 2012 By Joe Sims

A national and international campaign won her release and acquittal. Winston played a key role in the campaign.

Paul Robeson: The tallest tree in our forest

April 7, 2006 By Marilyn Bechtel

Paul Robeson’s legacy in the 21st century OAKLAND — Fifty years ago, when legendary civil rights and peace leader, athlete, and artist Paul Robeson was being hounded by McCarthy-era witch-hunting committees, deprived of his livelihood and...

From Emmett Till to Harold Washington: Arlene Brigham: foot soldier for equality

August 12, 2005 By John Bachtell

CHICAGO — Arlene Brigham’s eyes still blaze when she talks about Emmett Till. At 88 years old she can still vividly recall the pain and outrage surrounding the lynching of the 14-year-old African American on Aug....

Shirley Chisholm: Unbought & Unbossed

January 28, 2005 By Special to People’s World

1972 was an extraordinary year. Richard Nixon was president, running for his second, ill-fated term. The voting age had just changed from 21 to 18, and millions of new voters were expected at the polls. The...