Today in women’s history: Ding Ling, forgotten Chinese author, remembered
On this date in 1986, the writer Ding Ling, a champion of women's rights, died. Born as Jiang Bingzhi in Linli, Hunan province, China.
U.S.: Ferguson police routinely discriminated against African Americans
An investigation released today finds sweeping patterns of racial bias within the Ferguson, Missouri, police department.
Parsing race, politics, and pot in Florida
A Florida legislator has reintroduced a bill Feb. 24 to legalize recreational marijuana use in the state.
People lobby for police accountability bill filed in Maryland state legislature
It's a sign of the effectiveness of protests that have occurred here - as well as nationwide - against police killings of unarmed African Americans.
Youth march and African American History Celebration inspire struggle
Before the march, participants gathered to make a "peace pledge," writing the name of a loved one lost to violence, or a message of peace, on a red felt heart.
Today in African American history: African Burial Ground National Monument
The memorial was dedicated in 2007 and included several commissioned pieces of public art.
NY Mayor de Blasio addresses the State of the City
Mayor Bill de Blasio opened his State of the City address with a commitment to maintaining a city that is inclusive and affordable.
Today in African American history: Muhammad Ali the champ!
On this date in 1964, Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, became world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating Sonny Liston in a stunning upset.
Today in people's history: 1199 opposes the Vietnam War
Fifty years ago, on this day in 1965, District 1199 Health Care Workers became the first labor union in the United States to formally oppose the Vietnam War.
Today in African American history: Birthday of W.E.B. DuBois
One of the greatest scholars, thinkers and activists for African American liberation was born on this date in 1868.
