Black women

International Women’s Day Event: Black Women’s Struggle for Democracy and Socialism

March 3, 2023 By Special to People’s World

Join us on International Women's Day, March 8th. Details inside.

Etta Furlow’s struggle for democracy, justice, and socialism

February 28, 2023 By Rebecca Pera

Known in her Minneapolis community as “Queen Mother,” this fighting Black leader was a warrior for women and the working class.

Claudia Jones: The Communist Black woman feared by the FBI

February 17, 2023 By Clara West

Black History Month: By 1947, the FBI labeled Jones a “top functionary” of the Communist Party and demanded “continuous, active, and vigorous investigation” of her.

Charlene Mitchell: Honoring a committed life

December 28, 2022 By Special to People’s World

In 1968 Mitchell made history as the Communist Party USA’s presidential standard-bearer, becoming the first African American woman to run for the Oval Office.

Karen Bass makes history despite being outspent by billionaire Caruso 11 to 1

November 23, 2022 By Chauncey K. Robinson

Bass’s victory goes beyond symbolism and speaks to the tsunami of voters attempting to change the status quo.