African Americans
Poll reveals contradictory views on affirmative action
June 20, 2013On June 8, the Columbus Dispatch carried a poll that measured people's opinions on issues concerning affirmative action, race, and LGBT questions.
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“One Night in Miami…” before he became Muhammad Ali
June 20, 2013Rogue Machine's world premiere of One Night in Miami... is simply among the best plays I've seen in years.
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Today in labor history: Supreme Court ends laws against interracial marriage
June 12, 2013The case was brought forth by Richard and Mildred Loving, who were imprisoned for one year for marrying in the state of Virginia.
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Today in labor history: James Meredith shot
June 6, 2013On this day in 1966, civil rights activist James Meredith was shot while leading the March Against Fear from Memphis to Jackson.
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Today in labor history: Homestead Act signed, for good and bad
May 20, 2013President Lincoln signed the Homestead Act. It was a freedom opportunity for many, but also resulted in massive displacement of Native Americans.
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