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This week in history: Pecan shellers strike in San Antonio

January 29, 2018 By Special to People’s World

The original strike leader was Emma Tenayuca, a well-known figure in San Antonio politics and the dominant force in the Workers Alliance, an organization formed by the Communist Party during the Depression.

“Django”: A world-renowned jazz musician in wartime

January 26, 2018 By Eric A. Gordon

This new feature captures a few months in the life of world-famous Belgian-French Gypsy jazz guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt.

This week in history: Paris Peace Accords signed, Vietnam War draws down

January 26, 2018 By Special to People’s World

Forty-five years ago, on Jan. 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accords effectively removed the United States from the conflict in Vietnam.

José Martí, soul of the Cuban Revolution

January 22, 2018 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

It might seem an anomaly that a socialist nation takes on as its national hero a non-socialist, but that exemplifies the nature of Cuba’s brand of politics.

Rhode Island commemorating MLK’s radical life this spring

January 22, 2018 By Andrew Stewart

“We've lost sight of probably the most important parts of Dr. King’s message” - the radical and socialist parts, says Mike Araujo, director of Rhode Island Jobs with Justice.