Black History

Honoring Frank Robinson’s legacy

February 8, 2019 By Al Neal

Let’s honor Frank Robinson’s legacy by continuing to hold fast in our fight for social, racial, and economic justice.

Frank Robinson, baseball’s fearsome trailblazer, dies at 83

February 8, 2019 By Associated Press

Crowding the plate, fearsome and fearless, Frank Robinson hammered his way into the Hall of Fame. His legacy, however, was cemented that day in 1975 when he simply stood in the dugout at old Cleveland Stadium...

First black starting QB reflects on changes in game, society

September 26, 2018 By Associated Press

Marlin Briscoe didn’t want to be pigeonholed simply because of stereotypes against black men.

Josephine Baker: Iconic entertainer, Resistance spy, and American hero

March 1, 2018 By Chauncey K. Robinson

It seems only fitting with Black History Month closing out, and Women’s History Month beginning, to highlight a Black woman who exemplified strength and resilience.

This week in history: The Orangeburg Massacre 50 years ago

February 5, 2018 By Special to PeoplesWorld.org

Half a century has passed since the massacre at South Carolina State University.