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MLK’s final campaign lives on: The war against racism and poverty

January 17, 2020 By Jessicah Pierre

Before he died, Martin Luther King, Jr. joined a campaign to unify working people of all races. Today, nothing could be more powerful.

At MLK conference Andrew Gillum talks about his gubernatorial race

January 22, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

“If we are going to win, it will require some conversations with people with whom we don’t really feel comfortable.”

MLK: ‘There’s something wrong with capitalism’

January 18, 2019 By Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As far back as 1952, King had already concluded capitalism had outlived its usefulness.

On the road to Memphis: Connecticut UNITE HERE members help make history

April 10, 2018 By Joelle Fishman

Said one rider on the bus, "It is an honor and privilege riding together. I've never been in a place with people from all parts of the earth uniting."

This week in history: Fair housing becomes the law of the land

April 9, 2018 By Special to People’s World

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin or sex.