Today in history: Ethel Rosenberg born, commemoration in Los Angeles
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were American citizens executed at Sing Sing prison in Ossining, N.Y. on June 19, 1953.
Today in history: La Peña Cultural Center founded 40 years ago
La Peña was founded on this date in 1975. It promotes peace, social justice, and cultural understanding through the arts, education, and social action.
Labor organizer wins MacArthur “genius grant”
Ai-jen Poo is a labor organizer whose compelling vision is transforming the landscape of working conditions and labor standards for domestic or private-household workers.
Amiri Baraka, preeminent poet and activist, dies at age 79
Amiri Baraka, one of the country's preeminent African American poets, playwrights and activists died Thursday at Newark's Beth Israel Hospital after a brief illness.
Today in black history: Actor Sidney Poitier born
Born to Bahamian parents in Miami, Fla., while they were selling produce from their island farm, Poitier began life in humble working-class circumstances, which he never forgot.
Guthrie still lives in Minnesota
Many grow up learning to sing "This Land Is Your Land," but you likely didn't learn the little-known verses with Guthrie's critique of inequality.
Martin Sheen touts, Occupy Wall Street, Obama presidency
Actor Martin Sheen credits the Occupy Wall Street movement with changing the debate in the country and creating a new framework for this year's election.
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.
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.
