This week in history: Robert Carter III starts freeing his slaves
Carter came of legal age in 1749; by then he owned 6500 acres of land and 100 slaves. Within his lifetime he freed 452 slaves, and more following his death.
Progressive Dems hold climate panel, address barriers to change
"It's more than boots on the ground, its more than Bernie or Hillary, but about the world we'll leave the next generation."
“How can we get 64 million low-wage workers to the polls?”
Poverty-income workers and their allies gathered to strategize on how to mobilize the 64 million workers who earn less than $15 an hour to go to the polls.
“Your voice is your vote”: DNC Black Caucus defends Black Lives Matter, Voting Rights Act
Healthcare, unemployment, student loans, and affordable housing affect communities of color. "We can't afford to sit it out. "
Activists turn Chicago police torture site at Homan Square into Freedom Square
The occupation is one of several national protests currently being led by African-American-led organizations.
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.
Democratic National Convention delegates chant “Black lives matter”
"When a young black life is cut short, it's a personal loss, but it's also a loss that diminishes all of us."
DNC in Philly puts spotlight on city’s pressing issues
"Many parts of the city are still reeling from the loss of hundreds of thousands of factory jobs."
Defying high court, Va. Gov. McAuliffe moves to restore ex-felons’ voting rights
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the governor's restoration of voting rights for ex-felons. But McAuliffe has a back-up plan.
Hispanic Caucus cheers calls to dump Trump
"This is the most critical election in American history; we have five million families who long to come out from the shadows."
