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Dallas re-lives its Black history
February 3, 2010The Dallas Peace Center jump-started Black History Month by inviting the Rev. James Lawson, one of the most famous of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s contemporaries in the civil rights movement, for a three-day tour.
Read moreHoward Zinn: people’s historian
January 28, 2010Howard Zinn died yesterday but he will live on, as future generations read his A Peoples History of the United States and say "Wow!"
Read moreJames and Esther Jackson and the long civil rights revolution
January 28, 2010A celebration this week recognized the contribution of the Jacksons and the Communist Party in the struggle for African American freedom, and welcomed the new book "Red Activists and Black Freedom."
Read moreThe Communist Party and the press: A glimpse at nine decades
January 26, 2010Over 90 years, the Communist Party USA has been a pioneer in using reporting and media to get its message out and build mass movements.
Read moreThe United States owes Haiti a big debt
January 15, 2010Yesterday the Obama administration announced $100 million in financial aid for earthquake stricken Haiti. Good step, more is needed.
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