racism
The murder of Trayvon Martin and the birth of a movement
February 27, 2024From the archives: How the killing of a Black youth in Florida in 2012 helped spark the Black Lives Matter revolution.
Read moreTrump’s latest racist claims won’t solve his general election problem
February 27, 2024He is comparing his legal perils to the history of repression of Blacks by the criminal justice system.
Read moreCoalition of Black Trade Unionists President: Choice is democracy or dictatorship
February 13, 2024In a rousing speech before a gathering of government workers, CBTU President Terry Melvin warned that racism, white supremacy, and xenophobia are taking us back to pre-civil rights days.
Read moreRevisiting DuBois’ landmark book, ‘The World and Africa’
January 5, 2024First published in 1947, the book remains a touchstone for anyone who wants to understand the modern world.
Read moreIs slavery back in Alabama?
December 20, 2023For private businesses, prison labor is like a pot of gold. No strikes. No union organizing. No health benefits, unemployment insurance, or workers’ compensation to pay.
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