Beyoncé sweatshop controversy shines spotlight on harsh conditions of working women
UK-based press reports that Sri Lankan workers who make Beyoncé's new clothing line are being exploited. Now what?
Who was Casey Jones? Hint: Not just a Joe Hill song
Jonathan Luther "John""Casey" Jones from Jackson, Tenn., was an American railroader who worked for the Illinois Central Railroad.
Today in Latino history: Musician José Feliciano turns 70
Better known simply as José Feliciano, he is a virtuoso guitarist, singer, and composer renowned for many international hits.
Today in labor history: first edition of IWW Little Red Songbook
The book is a compilation of tunes, hymns, and songs to help build morale, promote solidarity, and lift the bleak spirits of the working class.
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.
Amistad Awards show what solidarity looks like
Honorees and attendees alike showed what solidarity looks like at the 2014 People's World Amistad Awards, "People & Nature before Profits."
Atlanta symphony board majority locks out musicians for second time
The intransigent board majority of the Atlanta Symphony, seeking to cut costs by firing orchestra members, locked them out, Sept. 6.
Today in labor history: Blues legend Big Bill Broonzy born
Lee Conley Bradley, who became known as Big Bill Broonzy, was born on June 26 in 1893, as he later said, or possibly in 1905 as family records suggest.
Today in history: World-changers McCartney, Mbeki born
Two world-changing figures from the worlds of politics and music were born 72 years ago today, June 18, 1942.
Today in women’s history: Betty Allen, steel town to opera, is born
Growing up in a working class community, Elizabeth Louise (Betty Lou) Allen heard opera on the streets, from neighbors' radios.
