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Today in African American history: Birthday of writer Alice Walker
February 9, 2015The writer and activist Alice Walker was born on this day in 1944 in Putnam County, Georgia.
Read moreToday in African American history: Celebrating life of Bob Marley
February 6, 2015Bob Marley, the internationally famous and influential performer of reggae music, was born in northern Jamaica on this date in 1945.
Read moreToday in labor history: The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
February 5, 2015The FMLA was intended "to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families."
Read moreToday in labor history: Birth and death of Betty Friedan
February 4, 2015Betty Friedan was born on this date in 1921, and died on the same date in 2006 at the age of 85.
Read moreColleen McCullough, 77: obit insults author, draws outrage
February 3, 2015The shockingly sexist obituary drew a collective groan of disgust, and readers, fans, and activists alike took to Twitter to defend the memory of the celebrated author.
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