history
Today in history: It’s Women’s Equality Day!
August 26, 2015On this day 95 years ago, in 1920, after a 72-year struggle, women in the United States won the right to vote.
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Julian Bond: in the footsteps of Robeson, Du Bois
August 24, 2015Julian had faith in the courage of people to fight for justice and equality, and was pleased to do his bit, but he never saw himself as a great leader; that made him one.
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“Who is Gil Scott-Heron?” is tribute to late poet-musician
August 21, 2015A new film is being screened in select cities this summer that focuses on the life of the late poet-musician, Gil Scott-Heron.
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Today in history: LBJ’s “Great Society” is launched
August 20, 2015On this date in 1964, a nearly $1 billion anti-poverty measure was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Today in labor history: first edition of IWW Little Red Songbook
August 19, 2015The book is a compilation of tunes, hymns, and songs to help build morale, promote solidarity, and lift the bleak spirits of the working class.
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