Black history month – Page 6

Today in black history: Ali becomes heavyweight champion of the world

February 25, 2013 By Special to People’s World

An activist, showman, and cultural icon, Ali was stripped of his title a few years later for refusing to fight in Vietnam.

New York African American History Event 2/24: We’re Not Going Back!

February 22, 2013 By Estevan Bassett-Nembhard

A Black Hisotry Month celebration in New York City, Feb 24, 2012 featuring Jarvis Tyner, Amiri Baraka, Pearl Granat, and Chris Owens among others. Will be streamed live!

Today in black history: Malcolm X assassinated

February 21, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Malcolm became an influential figure to many African-Americans and supporters of civil rights and equality, and continues to be so today.

Today in black history: Actor Sidney Poitier born

February 20, 2013 By Teresa Albano

Born to Bahamian parents in Miami, Fla., while they were selling produce from their island farm, Poitier began life in humble working-class circumstances, which he never forgot.

Today in black history: Du Bois organized Pan African Congress

February 19, 2013 By Special to People’s World

W.E.B. Du Bois was an early proponent of Pan-Africanism and helped organize several Pan-African Congresses to free African colonies from European powers. The first of those was on Feb. 19,1919.