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Guiomar’s story: Putting Paulo Freire’s philosophy of literacy into practice

April 8, 2021 By Peter Lownds

When Guiomar Albuquerque was 13 years old, she began to teach fishermen in the Ilha do Maruim (Mosquito Island) favela of Olinda how to read and write.

LIVE from Philly this Friday: Celebrating Paul Robeson, The Great Forerunner

April 7, 2021 By Special to People’s World

April 9th is always a special day at 4951 Walnut Street in Philly, and this year will be no different.

A virtual birthday celebration for Paul Robeson on April 9

April 6, 2021 By Special to People’s World

Paul Robeson (1898-1976), actor, singer, athlete, civil rights activist, and humanitarian, is the inspiration for The Robey Theatre Company and the man from whom The Robey gets its name.

Has America come any closer to Dr. King’s dream?

April 6, 2021 By Jesse Jackson

Last weekend marked the 53d anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination. Over half a century. Has America come any closer to his dream?

First of April: A 13-year-old witnesses the 1964 Brazilian military coup

April 5, 2021 By Urariano Mota

Celso Marconi, the longest-lived cinema critic in the world, recently commented on his Facebook page: “After 1964, the 1st of April ceased to be a playful day [in Brazil]. Sad.”