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Today in women’s history: Suffrage supporters march in D.C
March 3, 2014On March 3, 1913 supporters of the right of women to vote marched in Washington D.C., disprupting the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson.
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“Revolutionary” mayor, Chokwe Lumumba of Jackson, Miss., dies
February 27, 2014Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, who has been described as "America's most revolutionary mayor," died suddenly Feb. 25 at the age of 66.
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Today in black history: First black U.S. Senator sworn in
February 25, 2014On February 25, 1870, Hiram R. Revels of Mississippi was sworn in as the first black U.S. Senator.
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Oscar and Progies: view of movies from left side of the aisle
February 25, 2014Join People's World film critic Bill Meyer tonight via Google+ for a conversation on movies and social change.
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Today in black history: Andrew Johnson impeached
February 24, 2014On Feb. 24, 1868 the House voted to impeach President Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Abraham Lincoln as president of the United States.
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Join us Tuesday for an Oscar Night with People’s World
February 21, 2014Join us for a conversation on Hollywood, the Oscars, and alternative voices in film on Tuesday, Feb. 25. We will be having a discussion with film critic Bill Meyer and others.
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Today in black history: Malcolm X assassinated
February 21, 2014Malcolm became an influential figure to many African-Americans and supporters of civil rights and equality, and continues to be so today.
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AFL-CIO calls for restoration of the Voting Rights Act
February 20, 2014The AFL-CIO's executive council unanimously passed a resolution Feb. 19 calling for the passage of strong federal legislation to restore the Voting Rights Act.
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