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“The New Jim Crow” is must-read for social justice movement

February 29, 2012 By Sam Webb

Much like James Baldwin's "The Fire Next Time" or Michael Harrington's "The Other America," Alexander's book is a wakeup call to this nation.

Labor leaders to focus on 2012 election

February 29, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

As might be expected in a presidential election year, politics will take center stage when the AFL-CIO Executive Council meets.

U.S.-Mexico labor alliance calls for end to persecution of Mexican workers

February 29, 2012 By Emile Schepers

Trade unionists from swore mutual support and solidarity for the struggle of Mexico's workers to fight neoliberal economic policies.

U.S. report backs Steelworker warning on oil supply

February 29, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Now, the Steelworkers say, it's up to the government to do something about it.

First black actor to win an Oscar: Hattie McDaniel

February 29, 2012 By Joe Sims

Roles in film for African Americans at the time were almost exclusively as maids and servants. McDaniel excelled at appearing in such roles, for which she received wide criticism.

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“The New Jim Crow” is must-read for social justice movement

Labor leaders to focus on 2012 election

U.S.-Mexico labor alliance calls for end to persecution of Mexican workers

U.S. report backs Steelworker warning on oil supply

First black actor to win an Oscar: Hattie McDaniel