On the occasion of Black HIstory Month, the Global Research News Hour examines some of the hidden history of the ongoing persecution of people of colour both within the US and Canada. We explore how racism from the days of slavery is expressing itself differently today. We also get an update from the campaign to free US political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. Guests include: Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of Pan African News Wire. Professor Afua Cooper, poet and historian Suzanne Ross, campaigner with INternational Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal