Obituary

Buffalo Tiger, Miccosukee Indian rights warrior passes on

February 12, 2015 By Albert Bender

As a Native leader, his advocacy contributed to hallmarks not just for his own tribe but for others throughout the wide expanse of Indian Country.

Colleen McCullough, 77: obit insults author, draws outrage

February 3, 2015 By Blake Skylar

The shockingly sexist obituary drew a collective groan of disgust, and readers, fans, and activists alike took to Twitter to defend the memory of the celebrated author.

Quill Pettway, 94: A giant laid to rest

January 20, 2015 By John Rummel And April Smith

Quill Pettway, labor organizer and civil rights pioneer was part of a generation of Communists and radicals who made Detroit's rich labor and civil rights history.

Stuart Scott captured hearts of millions, including mine

January 5, 2015 By Sam Webb

Stuart Scott, acclaimed ESPN sports broadcaster and journalist, who captured the hearts of millions of sports fans, died yesterday at the age of 49 of cancer.

The life of jazz great Will Connell to be celebrated in New York City

December 9, 2014 By Special to People’s World

The four-day program is called the "Will Connell Memorial Week: Celebrating the Life and Music of the Heart and Soul of Downtown."