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Today in African American history: Celebrating life of Bob Marley

February 6, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Bob Marley, the internationally famous and influential performer of reggae music, was born in northern Jamaica on this date in 1945.

Today in labor history: The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993

February 5, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The FMLA was intended "to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families."

Today in labor history: Birth and death of Betty Friedan

February 4, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Betty Friedan was born on this date in 1921, and died on the same date in 2006 at the age of 85.

Colleen McCullough, 77: obit insults author, draws outrage

February 3, 2015 By Blake Skylar

The shockingly sexist obituary drew a collective groan of disgust, and readers, fans, and activists alike took to Twitter to defend the memory of the celebrated author.

Today in labor history: “What’s My Line?” debuts

February 2, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

Sixty-five years ago, at 8 pm Eastern time on February 2, 1950, the game show What's My Line? debuted on CBS-TV.