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This week in history: First black athlete wins Winter Olympics gold

February 16, 2016 By Special to People’s World

Ten years ago this week, in Turin, Italy, speed skater Shani Davis became the first black athlete to win a gold medal in an individual sport at the Olympic Winter Games.

Racial slurs have no place in football

November 10, 2015 By Judith LeBlanc

For American Indians, the NFL season offers regular reminders that our rights still aren't fully recognized.

Justice prevails at University of Missouri: President Wolfe steps down

November 9, 2015 By Combined Sources

"He has not only enabled racism since the start of his tenure in 2012, but blatantly ignored and disrespected the concerns of students."

Today in history: Pelé, greatest soccer player ever, turns 75

October 23, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Pelé, the now retired Brazilian professional soccer player widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, was born on this date in 1940.

Labor board punts college athletes’ try to unionize on technicality

August 18, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

By a 5-0 vote, the National Labor Relations Board on August 17 tossed out college athletes' - in this case, Northwestern University's football players' - attempt to unionize.