racism
New York’s tale of two cities extends to America
January 3, 2014New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's "tale of two cities" could be told in cities across the country.
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South Africa, then and now
December 20, 2013In all the words emitted on the occasion of the passing of Nelson Mandela, one thread questions whether anything significant was accomplished with the end of apartheid.
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Hail and farewell President Nelson Mandela
December 11, 2013With the death of Nelson Mandela, an era has come to an end.
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Remembering 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.
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Today 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.
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