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Today in African American history: Muhammad Ali the champ!
February 25, 2015On this date in 1964, Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, became world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating Sonny Liston in a stunning upset.
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Today in African American history: Birthday of W.E.B. DuBois
February 23, 2015One of the greatest scholars, thinkers and activists for African American liberation was born on this date in 1868.
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Obama uses Pullman monument dedication to push workers’ rights
February 23, 2015"Dignity and opportunity aren't just gifts to be handed down by a generous government or by a generous employer. They are rights."
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Sen. Blumenthal, immigrant families call to overturn Texas court decision
February 20, 2015Families being hurt and their advocates gathered in New Haven City Hall to tell their stories to Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
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Today in people’s history: The Japanese internment
February 19, 2015Over 127,000 Japanese Americans were sent to ten concentration camps in remote areas of Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and inland California.
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