Grace Lee Boggs, Detroit activist and philosopher, dies at 100
Ms. Boggs was known for her work in the civil rights, labor, and black power movements. She inspired generations of leaders in the world of social justice activism.
Democracy Now! and the Metro Times are reporting that one of Detroit’s most well-known and best-loved activists, Grace Lee Boggs, has passed away at age 100.
Ms. Boggs was known for her work in the civil rights, labor, and black power movements. She inspired generations of leaders in the world of social justice activism. She founded the Detroit Summer youth program in 1992. Her live and work were documented in the 2014 PBS film “American Revolutionary” by director Grace Lee.
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School, named in honor of Ms. Boggs and her late husband, also a beloved local activist, issued the following statement on its Facebook page:
“With heavy hearts, we want to share the passing of Grace Lee Boggs today. She was 100 years old. We want to give families a chance to talk about it with children before we talk about it here. We will be talking about it as a school tomorrow at our all-school morning meeting. Our school community will miss her deeply.”
Read more: Democracy Now!, Metro Times
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