African Americans

Pro-union panelists call for labor outreach to blacks and youth

August 15, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

"Our issues can be overcome. Diversity is a great strength."

Danville, Va., marches for Trayvon Martin and against violence

July 25, 2013 By Art Cook

"We need to stand up for each other."

California labor leader to replace Holt-Baker at AFL-CIO

July 25, 2013 By Special to People’s World

California labor official Tefere Gebr will succeed Arlene Holt Baker as Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO.

President Obama: Trayvon Martin could have been me (video)

July 19, 2013 By Susan Webb

"Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago," President Obama said Friday in remarks at the White House.

Unions speak out on Zimmerman verdict

July 16, 2013 By John Wojcik

Unions are lining up with civil rights groups and community organizations across the country and speaking out on the acquittal of George Zimmerman, the killer of Trayvon Martin, an un-armed teenager.