history

Remember and rekindle the spirit of the Emancipation Proclamation

January 4, 2018 By Jesse Jackson

This country paid a terrible price to remove the scourge of slavery and become one nation. At a time when some would drive us apart, it is worth remembering the sacrifice and the triumph.

Jim Baldridge, 71; life devoted to labor movement

December 27, 2017 By Tim Wheeler

Jim Baldridge, who devoted his life to the labor movement, to the fight for equality and world peace, died at his home December 20.

Overdue recognition for a champion of the people: Vito Marcantonio

December 20, 2017 By Gabe Falsetta And Gary Bono

On a recent Sunday afternoon, a crowd gathered for the renaming of the NE corner of 116th Street and Lexington Ave. as “Vito Marcantonio Lucky Corner.”

This week in history: The National Park Foundation is established

December 18, 2017 By Special to People’s World

The National Park Service is consistently rated among the most popular federal government programs.

New Deal art, Blackfeet language preservation among projects receiving NEH grants

December 15, 2017 By Special to People’s World

“These new NEH grants exemplify the agency’s commitment to serving American communities through investing in education initiatives, safeguarding cultural treasures, and illuminating the history and values that define our shared heritage.”