Obituary

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.

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.