activism – Page 6 – People's World

Veteran Communist activist Rita “Rookie” Perna wins prestigious Mandela Award

September 25, 2018 By Ben Sears

Previous recipients have included Native American activist and political prisoner Leonard Peltier, the Cuban Five, and Philadelphia health care activist Sylvia Metzler.

Kaepernick scores big ad deal with Nike though he’s not in NFL

September 4, 2018 By Rob Maaddi And Al Neal

There's been concern about the partnership, given Nike’s use of cheap (slave) labor to make their products, which are then sold for hundreds of dollars.

Aretha Franklin: Her legacy in music and social justice lives on

August 16, 2018 By Special to People’s World

Franklin’s activism went beyond the lyrics of her songs, as she used her platform to help many social justice campaigns.

Progressive parenting: Raising little activists and keeping them safe

August 10, 2018 By Jonita Davis

Parents want to support their children who join progressive causes. But many have no clue about where and how to support their kids as they step into the activist experience.

NFL and NFLPA freeze anthem policy amid controversy with Miami Dolphins

July 20, 2018 By Al Neal

Never doubt the power of bad publicity and backlash.