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NLRB heads to court to stop Kellogg’s lockout of Memphis workers

April 11, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The decision to head for court “recognizes Kellogg’s illegal positions and iron-fisted conduct were so destructive to these workers’ rights ."

Today in Women’s history: Birth of Effa Manley, baseball hall of famer

March 27, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Effa 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.

“We’re not going away”: Ohioans fight voter suppression bills (with video)

March 7, 2014 By Bruce Bostick

"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."

Housing group files federal civil rights complaint vs. Deutsche Bank

March 7, 2014 By Chelsea Wier

Groups said Deutsche Bank is blighting communities of color by ignoring their responsibilities as trustees to maintain their properties.

Angela Davis: Defeating racism the key to curbing the right wing

March 5, 2014 By Chris Butters

The celebration in New York of African American culture and struggles, featured a mix of working-class culture, educational presentations, and progressive politics.