African Americans
This week in history: First African American congressman speaks on House of Representatives floor
February 1, 2016Jefferson Franklin Long: the first black member to speak on the House floor.
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Race or class: Must Bernie choose?
January 27, 2016Is Sanders' greatest weakness his campaign's limited addressing of race? Or is he being unfairly targeted for taking on economic injustice?
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Justice for Mario Woods to San Francisco Mayor: Fire police chief
January 12, 2016"Fire Chief Suhr!" said activists. "Independent Investigation! And charge these cops with murder!"
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Texas trooper who arrested Sandra Bland indicted for perjury
January 8, 2016A grand jury indicted Brian Encinia, the Texas state trooper who arrested Sandra Bland, on a perjury charge on Jan. 6.
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Too late to apologize for poisoning Flint’s water supply
January 6, 2016The full story about the administration's true role in this disaster may have to wait for the outcome of federal-level investigations.
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