African Americans
Today in African American history: Opera soprano Leontyne Price
February 11, 2015Leontyne Price's recordings earned her numerous honors, including more than a dozen Grammy Awards.
Read moreToday in African American history: Birthday of writer Alice Walker
February 9, 2015The writer and activist Alice Walker was born on this day in 1944 in Putnam County, Georgia.
Read moreOakland examines racial disparities, police misconduct
February 9, 2015The Oakland City Council has begun a new process to examine racial disparities in the city's economy and criminal justice system.
Read moreToday in African American history: Celebrating life of Bob Marley
February 6, 2015Bob Marley, the internationally famous and influential performer of reggae music, was born in northern Jamaica on this date in 1945.
Read moreMcDonald’s workers sue fast food giant over racial and sexual discrimination
January 23, 2015McDonald's workers who were fired last year after being told, "There are too many black people [working] in the store."
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