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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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Communists and the long struggle for African American equality
February 25, 2014Throughout its 95-year history the Communist Party USA has always been in the vanguard of the struggle for African American equality.
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Fasters for families: Boehner, stop playing with our lives!
February 25, 2014"We are taking our message to John Boehner that he must put immigration reform to a vote."
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Ukraine: Arrest warrant issued for fugitive President Yanukovych
February 24, 2014Ukraine's coup government issued an arrest warrant for Viktor Yanukovych yesterday, holding him responsible for the deadly clampdown on fascist violence in Kiev.
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“We Tell Our Stories”— a community honors its heroes
February 24, 2014The Oscars may be coming up this week, but in Oakland, People's World and Mamas 4 Obamas hosted an equally dramatic Feb. 22 event: "We Tell Our Stories."
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