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Jim Crow alive and well in Alabama

September 28, 2011 By Thomas Riggins

Shelby County has been trying to disenfranchise black people for years, but the latest ploy has been shot down by a federal district court.

Morgan Freeman charges tea party motivated by racism

September 27, 2011 By Joe Sims

Oscar winner Morgan Freeman took on the tea party right last week, pointing directly to the corporate-based movement's racist intentions when attacking President Obama.

Troy Davis and the new abolitionists

September 23, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

In the fight to save Troy Davis's life, a new abolitionist movement is born.

Black Caucus message: Pass jobs programs now!

September 22, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

The Congressional Black Caucus kicked off its 41st Legislative Conference with resounding calls for quick passage of President Obama's $450 billion jobs program and jobs bills introduced by CBC members.

Report: Transgendered blacks highly victimized

September 20, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Because of the effects of racism, being black in America has never been easy. And if you're transgendered, you are also likely to have been discriminated against. But if you're black and transgendered, the chances increase...