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Selma: The real winner of every Oscar in sight

February 25, 2015 By Tim Wheeler

The crowd at the Academy Award ceremony stood and cheered. Somebody said that Selma stole the show. How true.

“Auschwitz”

February 25, 2015 By Seymour Joseph

" I pass this on, and for those of you who haven't seen my poetry collection I include a poem I wrote in 1955, after my visit to Auschwitz."

Today in African American history: Muhammad Ali the champ!

February 25, 2015 By Special to People’s World

On this date in 1964, Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, became world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating Sonny Liston in a stunning upset.

Today in African American history: Birthday of W.E.B. DuBois

February 23, 2015 By Special to People’s World

One of the greatest scholars, thinkers and activists for African American liberation was born on this date in 1868.

Lead Belly discography released

February 23, 2015

Did he really sing his way out of Southern prisons twice? Did he really travel and sing with the legendary Blind Lemon Jefferson?