civil rights – Page 71 – People's World

Campaign launched to rename Nathan Bedford Forrest H.S.

September 18, 2013 By Antoinette Laveaux

Progressives say the true symbolism behind the name change is that of social justice, a solid stepping stone for the South to "rise again."

Ted Cruz, Jesse Helms vs. the people, the vote

September 17, 2013 By Dee Scott

Voting rights are a foundation for the realization of justice, equality, and freedom for everyone in our world and in our lives.

Richmond takes a daring step for homeowners

September 12, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

After a tumultuous meeting drawing hundreds of residents, the Richmond City Council voted to continue exploring a plan to rescue underwater mortgages by using the power of eminent domain.

Taking the long view on fight for freedom

September 4, 2013 By Jarvis Tyner

As one of 250,000 who attended the 1963 "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom," I had to come to Washington, Aug. 24, to be a part of the 50th anniversary march.

A meditation on race

September 3, 2013 By John Case

The killing of Trayvon Martin, the trial of George Zimmerman, and the public discourse in the aftermath of the verdict have awakened memories I had frankly put in the old news pile of my mind.