Selma commemoration a testimonial to victory of struggle
"What a glorious task we are given," said Obama. "We know the march is not yet over, the race not yet won. Change depends on what we do."
Caregiving matters: International Women’s Day in Los Angeles
The global theme of this year's Mar. 7 annual International Women's Day event was "A Living Wage for Mothers and All Caregivers."
Remembering Vietnam: landmark protest will be commemorated May 1-2
A march on the 50th anniversary of the first national protest against the Vietnam War will be held over Apr. 29- May 2 in Washington D.C.
Today in women's history: Social reformer Lillian Wald born in 1867
Founder of the Henry Street Settlement House in Lower Manhattan, Lillian Wald was born March 10, 1867, in Cincinnati to a family of German Jewish professionals.
Latest GOP challenge to Obamacare reaches Supreme Court
If the court majority rules for the four plaintiffs, over 9 million working Americans could lose access to affordable health insurance.
Ed Gomes elected as country's first Working Families state legislator
"As the first elected on the Working Families Party, I support the Women's Economic Agenda and the Everybody Benefits Coalition."
Tens of thousands mark Selma’s “Bloody Sunday” voting rights march
America's racial history "still casts its long shadow upon us," Obama said Saturday as he stood in solidarity and remembrance with civil rights activists.
Voting summit carries on march for voting rights
As the march from Selma continues, there's a movement to end the most anti-democratic features of election law.
Today in women’s history: Barbie is born
Barbie became the figurehead of an extensive and highly lucrative brand of Mattel dolls and accessories.
Bell, East Harlem historian, featured at Vito Marcantonio Forum
The VMF is a historical, cultural, and educational organization that brings together people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
