Michael Jordan speaks out on police shootings: “I can no longer stay silent”
"I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well," wrote Jordan.
"We can't go back": Call to organize from Eric Garner's mother
The following is an exclusive article written for the Peoples World by Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner; Garner was slain by police two years ago on the streets of Staten Island.
Former Marine kills 3 Baton Rouge officers, wounds 3 others
A former Marine from Kansas City was identified as the shooter. He was killed at the scene.
Colorado River Indian tribes lead the way in evicting latter-day settlers
A federal judge has ruled in favor of one group of Native American tribes that is evicting white settlers from reservation land.
Native Americans defy Andrew Jackson Day Dinner
Tennessee Democrats may wish to reconsider their decision to commemorate one of the perpetrators of genocide against Native Americans.
Carrying on Muhammad Ali's fight for justice
Ali's outspokenness and activism made him a beacon for African Americans everywhere.
This week in LGBTQ history: Recognizing African-American activist Pauli Murray
The civil rights activist, lawyer, and theologian, and an acknowledged lesbian, will soon lend her name to one of two new residential colleges.
“Lynching” conviction of Black Lives Matter leader seen as crushing dissent
A young African American political activist is trembling today at the thought of having to face as many as four years in prison.
Horrific police killing of young Navajo mother Loreal Tsingine
Loreal Tsingine, a 27-year-old Navajo mother, was shot to death by police in Ariz.; Native Americans express outrage, saying it is part of genocide.
This month: Celebrate Asian-Pacific American heritage, honor Yung Wing
Educational pioneer Yung Wing (1828-1912) worked to bridge cultural gaps between the U.S. and China.
