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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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Today in Black history: Actor Sidney Poitier born
February 20, 2014Mentored along with Harry Belafonte and others by Paul Robeson, Poitier was red baited during the McCarthy period. He resisted naming names and studio demands that he sign loyalty oaths.
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African-American struggles are key in the fight for progress
February 19, 2014Remarks by Jarvis Tyner, national vice chairman of the CPUSA, in a recent teleconference call that was part of the preparations for the coming 30th convention of the party this June in Chicago.
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Today in black history: Vonetta Flowers first black gold medalist at Winter Olympics
February 19, 2014On February 19, 2002, Vonetta Flowers became the first black gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympic Games.
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UIC stonewalling forces faculty strike
February 19, 2014For the past 18 months, University of Illinois Chicago faculty have been negotiating for a livable salary for full-time lecturers.
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