Obama uses Pullman monument dedication to push workers’ rights
"Dignity and opportunity aren't just gifts to be handed down by a generous government or by a generous employer. They are rights."
Today in African American history: An important birthday
What you may not realize is that the founding of the NAACP took place, significantly on Abraham Lincoln's centennial birthdate, in 1909.
Today in African American history: Birthday of writer Alice Walker
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
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
The FMLA was intended "to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families."
Today in labor history: Birth and death of Betty Friedan
Betty Friedan was born on this date in 1921, and died on the same date in 2006 at the age of 85.
Today in labor history: “What’s My Line?” debuts
Sixty-five years ago, at 8 pm Eastern time on February 2, 1950, the game show What's My Line? debuted on CBS-TV.
