civil rights
Socialist and journalist Carl Bloice dies at 75
April 15, 2014Carl Bloice focused his daily and weekly and monthly journalistic production on economics, on the struggle for equality, on youth, especially African American, Latino and Asian youth in his hometown, on internationalism.
Read moreNLRB heads to court to stop Kellogg’s lockout of Memphis workers
April 11, 2014The decision to head for court “recognizes Kellogg’s illegal positions and iron-fisted conduct were so destructive to these workers’ rights ."
Read moreToday in Women’s history: Birth of Effa Manley, baseball hall of famer
March 27, 2014Effa Louise Manley co-owned the Newark Eagles baseball franchise in the Negro leagues with her husband Abe Manley. Her influence extended beyond baseball; she was active in the civil rights movement and a social activist.
Read more“We’re not going away”: Ohioans fight voter suppression bills (with video)
March 7, 2014"Voter suppression is an attempt to deny people's influence, and it is sinful. I appeal to all those legislators who have a conscience to immediately repeal these acts."
Read moreHousing group files federal civil rights complaint vs. Deutsche Bank
March 7, 2014Groups said Deutsche Bank is blighting communities of color by ignoring their responsibilities as trustees to maintain their properties.
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