Black history month

Black History Month is American History Month

February 12, 2021 By Ben Railton

Black History Month is American History Month. It's too long for a hashtag. But what better way to honor the legacies of founding African American historians?

First week of Black History Month: Stacey Abrams, BLM nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

February 4, 2021 By Al Neal

Both have been key to bolstering the struggle for racial justice in the U.S. and around the world.

Josephine Baker: Iconic entertainer, Resistance spy, and American hero

March 1, 2018 By Chauncey K. Robinson

It seems only fitting with Black History Month closing out, and Women’s History Month beginning, to highlight a Black woman who exemplified strength and resilience.

This week in history: The Orangeburg Massacre 50 years ago

February 5, 2018 By Special to People’s World

Half a century has passed since the massacre at South Carolina State University.

Connecticut activists still inspired by Frederick Douglass’ example

March 21, 2017 By Joelle Fishman

Connecticut readers and supporters of People’s World met in New Haven recently to commemorate the African American freedom struggle and remember the work of Frederick Douglass.