history

Buffalo Tiger, Miccosukee Indian rights warrior passes on

February 12, 2015 By Albert Bender

As a Native leader, his advocacy contributed to hallmarks not just for his own tribe but for others throughout the wide expanse of Indian Country.

Adjunct Prof. Leleua Loupe’s office: the trunk of her car

February 12, 2015 By David Bacon

"At the beginning of the semester," explains historian and lecturer Leleua Loupe, "students don't know history or understand the world around them."

Today in African American history: Opera soprano Leontyne Price

February 11, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Leontyne Price's recordings earned her numerous honors, including more than a dozen Grammy Awards.

Today in people’s history: Nelson Mandela released from prison

February 11, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

Today marks exactly 25 years since the day in 1990 when anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison to become a free man in South Africa.

Today in African American history: Birthday of writer Alice Walker

February 9, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The writer and activist Alice Walker was born on this day in 1944 in Putnam County, Georgia.