Obituary
Reed Smith, leader for social justice, dies at 86
August 2, 2011A lifelong peace and civil rights activist, he helped form the first integrated housing development in Waterbury in the 1950s.
Read moreKenneth Appelhans, fighter for working people, dies
July 6, 2011Kenneth William Appelhans, a staunch fighter for the rights of all workers, died June 29 at the age of 75.
Read moreExonerated political prisoner, Geronimo Pratt, dies in Tanzania
June 9, 2011Geronimo Pratt, a former leader of the Black Panther Party falsely accused, then imprisoned for 27 years, died June 3 in Tanzania.
Read moreTribute to Gil Scott-Heron
May 31, 2011A tribute to a singular musician and poet, Gil Scott-Heron.
Read moreAl Fishman, Michigan peace and justice champion, dies at 83
May 25, 2011A Detroit City Council resolution mourning Fishman's loss called him "one of our city's finest peace, civil and human rights, and labor activists, advocates and champions."
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