African Americans
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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Will Texas turn blue?
May 16, 2013San Antonians might say, for certain, that Texas is "turning blue."
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Support grows for immigration reform, end to deportations
May 16, 2013In spite of efforts to play African-Americans and Latino immigrants against each other, support for immigration reform is solid within the African-American community.
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Jason Collins is changing our world
May 15, 2013Having the first "out" athlete has struck a major blow against stereotypical ideas about masculinity, and shown that sport has become a much more inclusive space.
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