Lee Cain: he kept his eyes on the prize
Lee Cain was a powerful orator who had toiled for years at the Dodge Main plant and was a leader of the Black Caucus of the UAW.
Today in history: 50th anniversary of first national march against Vietnam War
On this date in 1965, Washington, D.C. saw the first major demonstration against the Vietnam War.
South Dakota American Indians win in landmark child welfare case
Many here say the federal government should, as it did in the South in the1950's, send in the federal troops. Let it be Indian troops.
Hillary Clinton announces: “I’m running for president!”
Hillary Rodham Clinton announced Sunday that she is running for president a second time.
Today in history: A step forward for disability rights movement
On this date in 1990, exactly 25 years ago, a graphic designer named Dan Wilkins founded a firm called The Nth Degree.
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.
St. Louis Democratic primary round-up: Incumbents win, one upset
In St. Louis, this election is viewed as the de facto general election (to be held Apr. 7). As some residents put it, it's "the only election that matters."
Oakland examines racial disparities, police misconduct
The Oakland City Council has begun a new process to examine racial disparities in the city's economy and criminal justice system.
