African Americans – Page 20

Today in women’s history: Long live Fannie Lou Hamer

October 6, 2017 By Special to People’s World

On this day 100 years ago, October 6, 1917, Mississippi civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer was born in Montgomery County, Miss.

The comedian as activist: Remembering Dick Gregory

August 31, 2017 By Rev. Jim Conn

Gregory’s humor never preached, never condescended, never compromised.

Noted author: U.S. racism takes several forms

August 28, 2017 By Mark Gruenberg

"U.S. racism, specifically racism against African-Americans, takes several forms, and the best way to battle them is to change policies."

“Gook”: The not-so-black-and-white race dynamics of LA riots

August 17, 2017 By Chauncey K. Robinson

By centering on Black and Asian Americans, Chon gives audiences a powerful slice-of-life perspective into racial relationships not often explored.

Boycotting the NFL: Colin Kaepernick and the right to resist

August 10, 2017 By Chauncey K. Robinson

“They're treating Kaepernick like a runaway slave, making him an example so other players get the message: Do not get too uppity, or we will blackball you.”