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Today in labor history: Operation PUSH founded

December 18, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Eventually the organization was able to expand into areas of social and political development for blacks in Chicago and across the nation.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: 1918 – 2013

December 5, 2013 By Emile Schepers

The world mouns the passing of elder statemen and freedom fighter, Nelson Mandela.

Ala. board approves pardons for “Scottsboro Boys”

November 21, 2013 By Phillip Rawls

The state's parole board wrote a new ending for the infamous "Scottsboro Boys" rape case Thursday morning by approving posthumous pardons more than 80 years after the arrests.

Ericka Huggins calls for continued conversations on race

November 15, 2013 By A.B. Wilkinson

On Monday, Oct. 28th, educator and activist Ericka Huggins spoke to students in an open forum at Laney College in Oakland, California.

After Senate win, gay rights groups shift focus to Obama

November 8, 2013 By Julie Pace

WASHINGTON (AP) - Moments after the Senate passed a historic measure to outlaw workplace discrimination against gay and transgendered workers, activists turned their attention toward President Barack Obama and a long-sought executive order that would have...