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Is Ben & Jerry’s fortune cookie ice cream insulting or not?

February 29, 2012 By Susan Webb

Some doubt the fortune-cookie ice cream is really a problem, but others say it reflects how little most Americans know about Asian Americans.

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.