U.S. and Canada

Protesters tell Detroit mayor: End shutoffs, foreclosuresProtesters tell Detroit mayor: End shutoffs, foreclosures

Protesters tell Detroit mayor: End shutoffs, foreclosures

The first major protest against Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan took place outside the Redford Theater the evening of Feb. 10…

February 19, 2015
On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

Record snowfall burdens low-wage workers As many feet of snow continue to bury the Northeast, hourly workers are among those…

February 19, 2015
Protest to fight austerity from Detroit to GreeceProtest to fight austerity from Detroit to Greece

Protest to fight austerity from Detroit to Greece

Activists here with the Moratorium NOW! Coalition to Stop Foreclosures, Evictions & Utility Shutoffs have announced a demonstration for Feb.…

February 19, 2015
Wisconsin students, workers resist Gov. Walker’s austerity axeWisconsin students, workers resist Gov. Walker’s austerity axe

Wisconsin students, workers resist Gov. Walker’s austerity axe

Resistance to Gov. Scott Walker’s 2015-17 budget proposal — Senate Bill 21, released in early February — is ongoing across…

February 19, 2015
‘The Book of Negroes’: TV miniseries tackles historical myths‘The Book of Negroes’: TV miniseries tackles historical myths

‘The Book of Negroes’: TV miniseries tackles historical myths

“The Book of Negroes” miniseries by Lawrence Hill, director Clement Virgo and executive producer Damon D’Oliveira. The cast includes Aunjanue…

February 18, 2015
Muslim Lives MatterMuslim Lives Matter

Muslim Lives Matter

The heinous, senseless murders of Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, of Syrian descent; his spouse, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, 21; and her…

February 17, 2015
Striking oil workers win support in TexasStriking oil workers win support in Texas

Striking oil workers win support in Texas

As you enter the United Steelworkers Local 13-227 union hall in Pasadena, Texas, just outside Houston, the signs and notices…

February 17, 2015
5,000 oil workers on strike5,000 oil workers on strike

5,000 oil workers on strike

Toledo, Ohio — Since Feb. 1, thousands of oil workers across the country — members of the United Steelworkers union…

February 17, 2015
Baltimore children and youth enjoy Black History MonthBaltimore children and youth enjoy Black History Month

Baltimore children and youth enjoy Black History Month

Feb. 14 — The Baltimore Peoples Power Assembly held a special event for children and youth to commemorate Black History…

February 17, 2015
Sekou Odinga’s release celebratedSekou Odinga’s release celebrated

Sekou Odinga’s release celebrated

In spite of freezing weather, hundreds of people filled the auditorium of The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial…

February 17, 2015