African Americans – Page 37

Julian Bond: in the footsteps of Robeson, Du Bois

August 24, 2015 By Larry Rubin

Julian had faith in the courage of people to fight for justice and equality, and was pleased to do his bit, but he never saw himself as a great leader; that made him one.

Black union leaders speak out on labor movement’s future

August 21, 2015 By CBTU

A new 35-page white paper, "A Future for Workers: A Contribution From Black Labor," was released by the Black Labor Collaborative.

Today in history: Nat Turner begins anti-slavery revolt

August 21, 2015 By Special to People’s World

On Aug. 21, 1831, Nat Turner began a bloody slave revolt in Southampton County, Virginia.

“Black Lives Matter” dealing with police abuse that is anything but new

August 3, 2015 By Emile Schepers

"When I lived in Delaware and Maryland in the 1960s, societal racism was ugly and obvious to all who had eyes to see."

Sandra Bland’s only offense was “driving while black”

July 29, 2015 By Rev. Jesse Jackson

The institutionalized prejudices and distorted practices that led to her death are unacceptable in a nation of equal justice under the law.