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Today in African American history: Opera soprano Leontyne Price

February 11, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Leontyne Price's recordings earned her numerous honors, including more than a dozen Grammy Awards.

Today in people’s history: Nelson Mandela released from prison

February 11, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

Today marks exactly 25 years since the day in 1990 when anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison to become a free man in South Africa.

Today in African American history: Birthday of writer Alice Walker

February 9, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The writer and activist Alice Walker was born on this day in 1944 in Putnam County, Georgia.

Today in African American history: Celebrating life of Bob Marley

February 6, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Bob Marley, the internationally famous and influential performer of reggae music, was born in northern Jamaica on this date in 1945.

Today in labor history: The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993

February 5, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The FMLA was intended "to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families."