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Communists and the long struggle for African American equality

February 25, 2014 By Tony Pecinovsky

Throughout its 95-year history the Communist Party USA has always been in the vanguard of the struggle for African American equality.

Today in black history: Vonetta Flowers first black gold medalist at Winter Olympics

February 19, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On February 19, 2002, Vonetta Flowers became the first black gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympic Games.

Labor stalwart Lonnie Nelson dies at 83

February 14, 2014 By Tim Wheeler

She was 83 years old and was active in the people's movements and in her Communist Party club until stricken by a stroke a few days before her death, Feb. 12.

Dr. King spoke out against the genocide of Native Americans

February 13, 2014 By Albert Bender

It is probably little known what the great freedom fighter had to say about the horrific mistreatment of Native Americans by the U.S.

Texas sportscaster blasts homophobia in NFL

February 13, 2014 By Special to People’s World

In a searing rebuff to pervasive anti-gay attitudes in professional football, Dallas sportscaster Dale Hansen delivers a moving and insightful commentary.