First black actor to win an Oscar: Hattie McDaniel
Roles in film for African Americans at the time were almost exclusively as maids and servants. McDaniel excelled at appearing in such roles, for which she received wide criticism.
Angela Davis headlines tribute for CPUSA’s Henry Winston
Winston was also a political prisoner, unjustly imprisoned in the McCarthy era where he lost his fight due to poor medical care while there.
100,000 demand Clarence Thomas stay out of health care hearing
Over 100,000 signatures demanding Justice Clarence Thomas recuse himself from upcoming March hearings on the Affordable Care Act were presented to the Supreme Court on Friday.
Billy Graham's son Franklin questions Obama's Christianity
The Rev. Franklin Graham today joined a list of right-wingers who have questioned President Obama's faith. Graham is the son of evangelist Billy Graham.
Fired warehouse workers hold Walmart accountable
On Feb. 17, with the support of community and business leaders, they gathered in front of a Walmart Express store and fought back.
Online campaign to boycott Koch Industries grows
The Koch brothers are a major funder of the tea party and several right-wing think tanks.
Henry Winston centennial celebration to be held in New York
A national and international campaign won her release and acquittal. Winston played a key role in the campaign.
Chris Rock says he’s willing to pay higher taxes
Jesus would support taxing the rich, said President Barack Obama at this week's national prayer breakfast.
Don Cornelius, creator of “Soul Train,” dead at 75
Don Cornelius, creator of the iconic "Soul Train" television show, was found dead on Wednesday at his California home. He was 75.
Progressive SuperPAC targets Tea Party Republicans
The SuperPAC, a form of political committee that has served the political interests of the wealthy, is being turned on its head by the CREDO SuperPAC.
