discrimination
High death rates of mothers in childbirth
October 3, 2016"Motherhood and apple pie" used to be sacrosanct, according to the old adage. Now motherhood is in trouble.
Read more
Why Bernie should stay in the race
May 24, 2016Bernie made clear that the campaign was not about him, it was about building a political revolution that would last years after the election was over.
Read more
Immigrant bus drivers allege racial discrimination, labor law violations
April 28, 2016Somali and Oromo bus drivers have filed charges against two Twin Cities bus companies.
Read more
Justice Department’s civil rights complaint against Ferguson could set model for reform
February 19, 2016The Department of Justice filed a robust complaint against Ferguson, Missouri, charging the city with violations of federal civil rights statutes.
Read more
This week in history: Robert Clifton Weaver, first Black U.S. Cabinet member
January 19, 2016Weaver noted there was a great difference between the income of most African Americans and the cost of living.
Read more