By David Rosen

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A Lost Moment in American History: Paul Robeson v. Jackie Robinson and the Lessons

Paul Robeson. Photo: pbs.org Much of the battle for African-American equality during the 20th century was framed by ...

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When He Was King: Ali’s Come Back in ATL — A Lost Moment in American History

Press pass from Ali’s historic comeback bout. Image from www.bidami.com Auction site [From The Archives] Half a century ...

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Trump And GOP Promise To Maintain Diminishing “White Skin” Privilege

For the GOP “White base,” Donald Trump to the rescue? [Elections 2016] White skin privilege is deteriorating and ...

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The Night Josephine Baker Never Got Her Steak

Josephine Baker [Commentary: Race Matters] This one is from the archives. On Tuesday night, October 16, 1951, Josephine ...

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Archives: New York City’s 1900 “Race Riot”

Mayor Robert Van Wyck; police just watched or joined in attacking Blacks [Op-Ed: History] In August 1900, New ...

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Rebellion Or Riots?: History Of Race- Based Confrontations In The United States

[Commentary] The most noteworthy aspect of the series of popular demonstrations in response to the “police lynchings” of ...

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Billie Holiday: Enduring Relevance Of “Strange Fruit” And The Story Behind It

Billie Holiday This year many celebrated the centennial of Billie Holiday’s birth.  Innumerable tributes, news stories and celebratory ...

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Police Lynchings In The U.S. — A Long, Sad Story

There was outrage over non-indictment in killing of Brown, shown here; history of Police killings of unarmed Black ...