Black History
Remembering the forgotten Oliver Law this Black History Month
February 13, 2026First Black man in U.S. history to command a mostly white unit, Law committed his life to confronting racism, capitalism, and fascism as lived realities demanding action.
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‘The Making of a Black Communist’: Valuable look at overlooked literary figure Eugene Gordon
February 9, 2026A valuable compilation of short stories, essays, and journalistic pieces from an impactful Black communist writer that more people should know about.
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Battle to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration rages on
February 4, 2026Advocates and city officials call the removal authoritarian revisionism to history by the president.
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Communist historiography comes to light at American Historical Association conference
January 16, 2026The panel shows a shift in the study of communist history and civil rights away from the fear-mongering of the Cold War, to a more honest analysis of shortcomings and successes.
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Essential lessons from the book ‘The Capital of Slavery’
January 15, 2026The book explains that slavery was foundational to the capitalist system in the United States and representation of the class struggle.
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