Labor
Today in Black history: Actor Sidney Poitier born
February 20, 2014Mentored along with Harry Belafonte and others by Paul Robeson, Poitier was red baited during the McCarthy period. He resisted naming names and studio demands that he sign loyalty oaths.
Read moreToday in black history: Vonetta Flowers first black gold medalist at Winter Olympics
February 19, 2014On February 19, 2002, Vonetta Flowers became the first black gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympic Games.
Read moreUnions double down on Southern organizing after loss in Tennessee
February 19, 2014"You can always count on the brave workers it takes to ensure that all workers will, in the end, participate in how decisions are made at their workplaces."
Read moreToday in black history: Anti-slavery activist Frederick Douglass born
February 14, 2014He became a leader of the abolitionist movement after escaping slavery in 1838, and went on to become an excellent lecturer and writer.
Read moreToday in labor history: Atheists and religious alike celebrate “Darwin Day”
February 12, 2014People worldwide are celebrating Darwin's life.
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