Lucille Clifton

Lucille Clifton (June 27, 1936-February 13, 2010) was an American poet, writer, and educator from Buffalo, New York. From 1979 to 1985 she was Poet Laureate of Maryland. Clifton was a finalist twice for the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.

United States, Communism, Communist Party, Community Activism, North AmericaKeshia WhiteFebruary 26, 2023

Williana Burroughs

Williana Burroughs (January 2, 1882- December 24, 1945) was a teacher, activist, and politician who organized poor, Black, and immigrant communities in New York. She ran for public office on the Communist Party (CP) ticket, and spent almost 12 years of her life working in the Soviet Union.

United States, Communism, Communist Party, Community Activism, North AmericaKeshia WhiteMay 15, 2022

Eslanda Goode Robeson

Eslanda "Essie" Cardozo Goode Robeson (December 15, 1895 – December 13, 1965) was an African-American anthropologist, author, actress, and civil rights activist.

Jazzie Collins

North America, African-American, Civil Rights, African-American Women's, Community Activism, San Francisco, Disability Rights, Senior Rights, Elder Rights, HIV/Aids Activism, LGBTQ+ ActivismKeshia WhiteSeptember 17, 2019