history
Beyond Canada 150: A history of struggle and solidarity
June 27, 2017There is a tradition in Canadian history more deserving of commemoration than the capitalist compromise reached 150 years ago: the radical tradition of struggling for social change.
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This week in history: East St. Louis rocked by race riot, 1917
June 26, 2017The East St. Louis riots (or massacres) of May and July 1917 were an outbreak of labor- and race-related violence that caused up to 200 deaths and extensive property damage.
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Jubilant crowds, union members gather at Buffalo’s Juneteenth celebration
June 26, 2017The holiday’s history is a bittersweet one.
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The life of Frida Kahlo, an opera waiting to happen
June 22, 2017Two hours before each performance at MOLAA, Frida ticket holders will have free exclusive access to the exhibit, “Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray."
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This week in history: Recognizing the history of the pink triangle
June 20, 2017Originally intended as a badge of shame, the pink triangle has been reclaimed as an international symbol of LGBTQ pride.
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