The WSWS recently spoke to master musician Charles McPherson about the relationship between music, art and society.

The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023. That’s up a third (33%) since 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data.

Showband singer and saxophone player Paddy Cole has died at the age of 85. The musician’s death comes after he was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2022. Cole celebrated his 85th birthday on ...

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Irish veteran sax player and singer Paddy Cole has died aged 85. He celebrated his 85th birthday on 17 December. One of the leaders of Irish showbusiness for the last 70 years, he was just 15 when ...

Each February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and celebrations that honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities. The 2025 theme ...

We explore the diverse views and experiences of Black people in America with in-depth surveys and other research. Our work focuses on three themes: Black identity, the economic and social mobility of ...

The inclusion of Assata Shakur in letter “E” in the Black Lives Matter mural outside Palo Alto City Hall was cited in a lawsuit by a group of Palo Alto police officers against the city.

The retirement of Sgt. Adrienne Moore has left the Palo Alto Police Department with no Black police officers. Embarcadero Media file photo. When Sgt. Adrienne Moore retired from the Palo Alto ...