personal stories – Page 4

Anita Torrez, Southwestern labor leader and Communist activist, dies at 94

February 4, 2021 By Joe Bernick

Spent a lifetime in the struggles for economic justice and an end to discrimination.

‘The Franchise’ Tom Seaver, heart and mighty arm of the ’69 Miracle Mets

September 3, 2020 By Ronald Blum

Tom Seaver transformed a franchise and captivated a city, setting enduring standards as he whipped his powerful right arm overhead for the Miracle Mets.

Eric the Clapper tells us why he claps

July 17, 2020 By Eric A. Gordon

“Did you clap tonight?” my faraway husband in Mexico asks me almost every evening when we talk.

Imogene Williams, 89; A gentle soul with an iron will

July 1, 2020 By Tim Wheeler

Imogene Williams, a gentle soul with an iron will to win progressive change died peacefully at her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A love story in three acts

June 15, 2020 By Susan Gosman

Fifty-six years ago I was 19 years old, in the hospital giving birth to my son.