Black history month
First week of Black History Month: Stacey Abrams, BLM nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
February 4, 2021Both have been key to bolstering the struggle for racial justice in the U.S. and around the world.
Read moreJosephine Baker: Iconic entertainer, Resistance spy, and American hero
March 1, 2018It 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.
Read moreThis week in history: The Orangeburg Massacre 50 years ago
February 5, 2018Half a century has passed since the massacre at South Carolina State University.
Read moreConnecticut activists still inspired by Frederick Douglass’ example
March 21, 2017Connecticut 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.
Read moreUnions can reverse racial wedge politics that divide workers
February 16, 2017Racial political appeals and promises to white workers often lead to the passage of harmful policies like “right-to-work” or corporate outsourcing, which pit workers against each other.
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