African Americans
Today in women’s history: “General” Harriet Tubman dies
March 10, 2014Called "general," "Moses" and "one of the bravest persons on this continent," Harriet Tubman, born around 1820, died today in 1913.
Read moreHousing group files federal civil rights complaint vs. Deutsche Bank
March 7, 2014Groups said Deutsche Bank is blighting communities of color by ignoring their responsibilities as trustees to maintain their properties.
Read moreAngela Davis: Defeating racism the key to curbing the right wing
March 5, 2014The celebration in New York of African American culture and struggles, featured a mix of working-class culture, educational presentations, and progressive politics.
Read more“Revolutionary” mayor, Chokwe Lumumba of Jackson, Miss., dies
February 27, 2014Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, who has been described as "America's most revolutionary mayor," died suddenly Feb. 25 at the age of 66.
Read moreToday in black history: First black U.S. Senator sworn in
February 25, 2014On February 25, 1870, Hiram R. Revels of Mississippi was sworn in as the first black U.S. Senator.
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