African Americans
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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“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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Today in black history: Andrew Johnson impeached
February 24, 2014On Feb. 24, 1868 the House voted to impeach President Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Abraham Lincoln as president of the United States.
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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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