Obituary – Page 41 – People's World

Elouise Cobell, leader of landmark Native American lawsuit, dies at 65

October 19, 2011 By David Bender

Cobell is especially honored for her role as the lead plaintiff in a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit charging the U.S. government with cheating Native Americans.

Reed Smith, leader for social justice, dies at 86

August 2, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

A lifelong peace and civil rights activist, he helped form the first integrated housing development in Waterbury in the 1950s.

Kenneth Appelhans, fighter for working people, dies

July 6, 2011 By Special to People’s World

Kenneth William Appelhans, a staunch fighter for the rights of all workers, died June 29 at the age of 75.

Exonerated political prisoner, Geronimo Pratt, dies in Tanzania

June 9, 2011 By Joe Sims

Geronimo Pratt, a former leader of the Black Panther Party falsely accused, then imprisoned for 27 years, died June 3 in Tanzania.

Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron

May 31, 2011 By Evan Davis

A tribute to a singular musician and poet, Gil Scott-Heron.