Obituary

Nipsey Hussle, Grammy-nominated rapper, killed at 33

April 1, 2019 By Associated Press

Rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside the clothing store he founded to help rebuild his troubled South Los Angeles neighborhood, cutting short a career that earned him a Grammy nomination this year for his major-label...

Joyce Provost Wheeler, distinguished teacher and lifelong activist, dies at age 78

March 25, 2019 By Special to People’s World

She was a gifted school teacher, union leader, international solidarity activist, and a member of the Communist Party USA.

Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe dies at 92

February 20, 2019 By Associated Press

"Don Newcombe’s presence and life established him as a role model for Major Leaguers across the country."

Frank Robinson, baseball’s fearsome trailblazer, dies at 83

February 8, 2019 By Associated Press

Crowding the plate, fearsome and fearless, Frank Robinson hammered his way into the Hall of Fame. His legacy, however, was cemented that day in 1975 when he simply stood in the dugout at old Cleveland Stadium...

Ellen Perlo, 102; advocate for equality, peace, justice and socialism

January 14, 2019 By John Wojcik

As young activists all those years ago we benefitted from her leadership. As seasoned veterans, we cherish her memory and try to live her legacy. As a human race, we are all better for having had...