Black history month

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.

Unions can reverse racial wedge politics that divide workers

February 16, 2017 By Fred Redmond

Racial 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.

Trump meets only hand-picked backers for Black History Month

February 6, 2017 By Eric A. Gordon

What does the president notice about Frederick Douglass? Seemingly only that he commands a certain buzz.

Amina Baraka records debut CD, headlines NYC performance

February 3, 2017 By John Pietaro

"This CD is very important right now as we face a kind of American fascism we haven't known before."