African Americans – Page 72

Building a racial justice movement

August 21, 2013 By Rinku Sen

This week, the nation will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom with events in Washington, D.C., and many other cities.

Today in labor history: First national meeting of African Americans

August 20, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On August 20, 1830 the National Negro Convention held its first meeting in Philadelphia. The event was chaired and led by Bishop Richard Allen.

Opponent of stop-and-frisk fears for her son

August 15, 2013 By Estevan Bassett-Nembhard

"I think about the humiliation these young men go through, being stopped and frisked, and ask myself, 'When will it be my son's first time?'"

Pro-union panelists call for labor outreach to blacks and youth

August 15, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

"Our issues can be overcome. Diversity is a great strength."

Danville, Va., marches for Trayvon Martin and against violence

July 25, 2013 By Art Cook

"We need to stand up for each other."