Today on KPFA’s Morning Mix show, I’ll be sitting down w/ long time Bay Area labor leader and activist Clarence Thomas to talk about the history of Bloody Thursday and why its important people of color know about the history and present day activities of the labor movement.

Its a shame that in 2011 we have so many folks who are quick to talk bad about unions while enjoying benefits ranging from wages to weekends-all of which were hard fought for by unions.

Sadly many in our community have come to associate unions w/ the police or prison guards who frequently seem to be at odds with the community.. Thats complicated with the Mafia type TV shows we see that depict unions as corrupt institutions to be avoided which aren’t too friendly to Black and Brown folks..

Our discussion covers all these topics and more.. It promises to be engaging and quite insightful.. Tune into 94.1 FM or KPFA.org this morning at 8am PST