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Edie Fishman, Communist fighter for equality, peace, social justice

Edie Fishman, Communist fighter for equality, peace, social justice

Joining the YCL in the '30s, Fishman was active all her life in union and community struggles against fascism and racism, for workers' rights, housing, healthcare, and peace.

BY: Special to cpusa.org| February 27, 2024
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Forward together: For pre-convention discussion

Forward together: For pre-convention discussion

Amid capitalism's deep systemic crisis, the socialist moments of the past must be combined with the class and democratic struggles of the present.

BY: CPUSA National Committee| January 29, 2024
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From county farm to statewide fame, Nellie Stone Johnson’s journey

From county farm to statewide fame, Nellie Stone Johnson’s journey

Nellie Stone Johnson — radical farmer, African American union leader, civil rights activist, and YCL member — left an impressive legacy of struggle.

BY: Rebecca Pera| March 31, 2023
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Struggles of African American youth today

Struggles of African American youth today

A look at the problems faced by Black young people under U.S. capitalism, and the importance of Black youth in today's struggles for social progress.

BY: Jafari Youngblood And Kei Kebreau| October 11, 2022
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Pride 2022: A season of celebration, a season of struggle

Pride 2022: A season of celebration, a season of struggle

A renewed appreciation of Pride as protest.

BY: C.J. Atkins| June 23, 2022
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