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Connie Hawkins: Michael before Michael

May 21, 2018 By Mickey Gallagher

One of the greatest players of all time, Connie Hawkins's experience mirrored that of many black athletes whose dreams have been crushed by a racist society.

This week in history: Remembering folk personality Utah Phillips (1935-2008)

May 21, 2018 By Special to People’s World

This week marks ten years since the passing of renowned and beloved folk singer, storyteller, poet and recording artist known as "Golden Voice of the Great Southwest.”

‘ACORN and the Firestorm’: Uprooted

May 18, 2018 By Michael Berkowitz

ACORN and the Firestorm provides an invaluable service by demonstrating the effectiveness of community organizing.

The (non-) Royal Wedding: Working-class love deserves a little celebration, too

May 18, 2018 By Bernard Burton

Harry and Meghan will be wed this weekend...as will millions of other couples.

‘The Americans’ reaches new heights in “The Summit”

May 18, 2018 By Carole Avalon

Much of Elizabeth’s undercover work this season has focused on digging up intel to help the Soviets during the upcoming nuclear armaments summit with the U.S.