Remembering Legendary Detroit Activist Grace Lee Boggs (1915-2015)
Democracy Now! has learned the longtime Detroit activist and philosopher Grace Lee Boggs died this morning at the age of 100. “She left this life as she lived it: surrounded by books, politics, people and ideas,” said her friends and caretakers Shay Howell and Alice Jennings.
Grace Lee Boggs was involved with the civil rights, Black Power, labor, environmental justice and feminist movements over the past seven decades. She was born to Chinese immigrant parents in 1915. In 1992, she co-founded the Detroit Summer youth program to rebuild and renew her city.
Grace Lee Boggs was a regular guest on Democracy Now! for many years. Watch all of her appearances here.
Source had a video of Grace's interview with Democracy Now, but LJ is being a pain and won't let me embed it, so here's the link.
I had the honor of speaking with Grace over Skype along with the rest of my classmates during an Asian American studies class at Wellesley College in spring of 2009. She was 94 then, but still so eloquent and full of wisdom. For 100 years, she's been such a powerhouse in activism and philosophy in Detroit, just went out to get things done. Grace, your words, actions, and dedication will continue to inspire us all. Rest in power and peace.