Obituary – Page 42 – People's World

Al Fishman, Michigan peace and justice champion, dies at 83

May 25, 2011 By John Rummel And April Smith

A 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."

Coffee with John

May 24, 2011 By Willis Niederfrank

What a privilege it was to sip coffee with John Gilman.

Dr. Manning Marable: A personal remembrance

April 14, 2011 By Jarvis Tyner

A great African American warrior for the people, Dr. Manning Marable, passed away on April 1st, 2011.

Abe Blashko, artist and political satirist, dies at 90

March 29, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Abe Blashko, artist and political satirist, died at age 90 Jan. 13 from complications of pneumonia. Among his large body of work were important contributions to progressive publications, including the New Masses and People's World.

Leonard Weinglass, defender of civil rights, dies

March 29, 2011 By Emile Schepers

All lovers of human and civil rights were saddened last week to hear of the passing of the outstanding attorney Leonard Weinglass, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer on March 23.