civil rights – People's World

Esther Jackson, 105: Life reflected the 20th century struggle for equality

August 30, 2022 By Timothy V. Johnson

Her central roles in the Southern Negro Youth Congress, the Civil Rights Congress, the Committee to Defend Negro Leadership, and Freedomways Magazine have cemented her role in history.

Masters, Mates, & Pilots union studies work of civil rights leader Hugh Mulzac

August 8, 2022 By Tony Pecinovsky

Tony Pecinovsky, vice president of International Publishers, was invited to give a talk on the new edition of Capt. Hugh Mulzac’s book, ‘A Star to Steer By.’

Paltry donation gets Amazon billionaire Bezos’ name on D.C.’s MLK Library auditorium

February 2, 2022 By Jamal Rich

Community groups say the move is an insult to the civil rights leader’s legacy.

“Do you want to be on the side of Dr. King or George Wallace?”

January 12, 2022 By Mark Gruenberg

Declaring that all lawmakers in America must ask themselves that question, Biden calls for the elimination of the filibuster to pass voting rights bills in the Senate.

Republicans prepare transphobic offensive for 2022 elections

November 5, 2021 By C.J. Atkins

2021 set a record for anti-transgender legislation—over 110 bills in 37 states. From Hawaii to Alaska, Texas to Maine, Republicans went on a full-court press to target trans people—especially trans female student athletes. With the midterms...