racism
Civil rights 2013: a cautionary tale from Alabama
August 23, 2013In July of 1963, I was preparing for my senior year at Nashville's Pearl High School. For me, news about the civil rights movement became an unsettling blend of darkest tragedies and heady victories.
Read moreThree generations march on Washington
August 23, 2013I'm very proud that my father and uncle, Joe and Dennis Mora, were both at the 1963 March on Washington, one of many demonstrations and activities they participated in during the civil rights heyday.
Read moreMarch on Washington – right place to be in 1963 and 2013
August 21, 2013It's 50 years later but we still have to march. We're marching for Trayvon. We're marching for voting rights - still!
Read moreToday in labor history: First national meeting of African Americans
August 20, 2013On August 20, 1830 the National Negro Convention held its first meeting in Philadelphia. The event was chaired and led by Bishop Richard Allen.
Read moreToday in labor history: Paul Robeson loses passport appeal
August 16, 2013On August 16, 1955, internationally known actor, singer and activist Paul Robeson lost his court appeal to force the U.S. State Department to grant him a passport.
Read more