racism
Hail and farewell President Nelson Mandela
December 11, 2013With the death of Nelson Mandela, an era has come to an end.
Read moreRemembering Mandela in Detroit: You are my friends and comrades
December 6, 2013When Nelson Mandela was in Detroit a special rally was held - not in a fancy ballroom or millionaire's home - but at the Ford Rouge auto plant with autoworkers.
Read moreToday in labor history: Abolitionist John Brown was hanged
December 2, 2013On Dec. 2, 1859, abolitionist John Brown was hanged in Charleston, Va., for his leadership of a plot to incite slave rebellion.
Read moreAla. board approves pardons for “Scottsboro Boys”
November 21, 2013The state's parole board wrote a new ending for the infamous "Scottsboro Boys" rape case Thursday morning by approving posthumous pardons more than 80 years after the arrests.
Read moreToday in labor history: George Washington says “no” to black recruits
November 12, 2013In 1775, General George Washington prohibited recruiters from enlisting African Americans into the Patriot Army. However, African Americans served in some units and some segregated divisions were formed.
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