African Americans
Today in labor history: Supreme Court ends laws against interracial marriage
June 12, 2013The case was brought forth by Richard and Mildred Loving, who were imprisoned for one year for marrying in the state of Virginia.
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Today in labor history: James Meredith shot
June 6, 2013On this day in 1966, civil rights activist James Meredith was shot while leading the March Against Fear from Memphis to Jackson.
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Today in labor history: Homestead Act signed, for good and bad
May 20, 2013President Lincoln signed the Homestead Act. It was a freedom opportunity for many, but also resulted in massive displacement of Native Americans.
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Will Texas turn blue?
May 16, 2013San Antonians might say, for certain, that Texas is "turning blue."
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Support grows for immigration reform, end to deportations
May 16, 2013In spite of efforts to play African-Americans and Latino immigrants against each other, support for immigration reform is solid within the African-American community.
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