African Americans
Today in labor history: First national meeting of African Americans
August 20, 2013On August 20, 1830 the National Negro Convention held its first meeting in Philadelphia. The event was chaired and led by Bishop Richard Allen.
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Opponent of stop-and-frisk fears for her son
August 15, 2013"I think about the humiliation these young men go through, being stopped and frisked, and ask myself, 'When will it be my son's first time?'"
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Pro-union panelists call for labor outreach to blacks and youth
August 15, 2013"Our issues can be overcome. Diversity is a great strength."
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Danville, Va., marches for Trayvon Martin and against violence
July 25, 2013"We need to stand up for each other."
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California labor leader to replace Holt-Baker at AFL-CIO
July 25, 2013California labor official Tefere Gebr will succeed Arlene Holt Baker as Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO.
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