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Grace Lee Boggs
1915 - 2015
Grace Lee Boggs
1915 - 2015
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1915
DIED
2015
Grace Lee Boggs Obituary
President Barack Obama released a statement, saying Boggs learned "the world needed changing, and she overcame barriers to do just that."
Her death Monday was announced by the Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership.
Boggs and late husband James Boggs were involved in many causes, from civil rights to income equality. She helped organized a 1963 march in Detroit by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Boggs was born in Rhode Island and grew up in New York City. She moved to Detroit in the 1950s to write for a socialist newspaper. A 2013 documentary, "American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs," aired on PBS.
Copyright © 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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mary carey
October 31, 2015
To let you know that we are praying for you all. It has been a revelation and a treasure that this courageous and gifted woman leaves such a legacy of wisdom and empowerment for us all to learn from and to imitate. Her spirit will continue to inspire us all.
Mary Carey (Jackson, Michigan)
rich feldman
October 28, 2015
from Boggcenter.org
•Grace lee Boggs: Watch We are shaking the world with a new dream by Sacred Resonance: http://vimeo.com/52733999
•Watch Detroit by Sacred Resonance: http://vimeo.com/52831422
Grace would be sharing these videos with all and asking us to "be the leaders that we have been waiting for..."
Rest in Power Ancestor! Thank you!
Tawana Petty
October 28, 2015
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October 27, 2015
A name is better than good oil, and the day of death than the day of one's being born." Grace Lee Boggs certainly made a good name for herself. The life she lived will be cherished by those whose lives she touched, and she will be greatly missed.
Ecclesiastes 7:1
October 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss, may your family succeed in strengthening each other at such a difficult time. Know that the creator cares for us and will give us the needed peace to cope. Philippians4:6-7.
Dorothy Spruill
October 14, 2015
You didn't know me personally, but you recognized me and acknowledged me every time you saw me which was infrequent over the years. You would smile with recognition and I would say ''I'm -------'s sister and you would smile and include me in the conversation. I felt proud and honored to be in a conversation with you, as opposed to having an audience with you. I always took a gem of wisdom and enlightenment with me upon leaving. Goodbye,Grace. I fear and become sad, tearful as I think we'll never see the likes of you again.
Allen Martin
October 11, 2015
Grace and Jimmy were my parents in activism. They taught me strategies , when and how to march and even how to prioritize events. Any accolades I've received for marching on crack houses must be credited directly to the teaching of Grace and Jimmy Boggs. We have lost arguably to greatest community organizer of our time.
Allen (Al) Martin
October 10, 2015
Mrs Boggs determination for equal rights is impressive and she made her mark in American history. We all look forward to a time when we will see our fellow man the same way God does, with no partiality. Until that time may she rest in peace in Gods memory.
Monique
October 8, 2015
Please accept my sincere sympathies. May God's holy spirit or active force, equip you with the " power beyond what is normal " to go from one day to the next. ( 2 Corinthians 4 : 7 ) Remember : God can help his faithful servants to endure any and every problem they may face.
October 8, 2015
May the God of all peace grant your family comfort at this time of sorrow, Phillipines 4 : 6, 7, where God promises to guard our hearts at times of distress.
October 8, 2015
May the God of all comfort be with the family and friends of Grace. As you reflect on her many accomplishments, celebrate your many fond memories.
Whnonia Boggs
October 8, 2015
As a great granddaughter I hope that others will like Grace see the need for change and improvement in today's world. I hope that all who knew her will be comforted by God(Psalms 83:18) and come to see He will provide the solution(Isaiah 2:44)
October 8, 2015
So sorry for your loss,may your peace come from above...Matt.5:4........
Vaughn Allen Goodwin
October 8, 2015
My Sister and Sage of the Struggle for Social Justice, may your wisdom, passion and activism continue to enlighten our hearts and minds from your grave. We appreciate the thoughts and deeds that you have left us. May we be blessed to be Long Distance Runners and Drum Majors for Justice like you. Rest in Power and Peace.--Vaughn Allen Goodwin
October 7, 2015
We are your legacy.Thank you for sharing your wisdom and humor! Children of Detroit
Alafia Foundation of Hope International
October 7, 2015
On behalf of the Alafia Foundation of Hope International and the family of Annette and Raven Wright we extend our heartfelt condolences in the transitioning of Mrs. Grace Lee Boggs. We've lost an angel.
October 7, 2015
Thank you for your dedication and courage to fight for what is right. Rest in peace, Ms. Boggs, gentle warrior for causes that truly matter.
Admirer from MD
October 7, 2015
You have my condolences, to the Boaggs family. The hope of the kingdom at Matt6:9-12 means life for humans and a restoring of the earth. May this hope comfort you at this time.
October 7, 2015
May your family find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will soon be gone for this has been promised.
October 7, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 7, 2015
Comfort from knowing that God feels for us when we suffer.
Zechariah 2:8
October 7, 2015
I was so sorry to hear obout the loss of Grace. My condolences Our Heavenly Father cares for us. (1Peter5:6,7)
Julie Johnson
October 6, 2015
The revolution continues. Thank you and rest in peace.
Linda
October 6, 2015
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time (Psalms 119:50,76)
October 6, 2015
May the God of all comfort be with you.
James W.
October 6, 2015
We express our condolences to the Boggs family, many friends and colleagues . Creativity with vision is a gift that should be enjoyed forever. Love for what is right and fair for all - is Godly. May you find comfort in your many fond memories together, God's promise to undo all tragedy and the inspiring words of a wise man of long ago: Acts 10:34,35 - Now I truly understand that God is not partial,+ 35 but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.+"
October 6, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
ADM
October 6, 2015
Sorry for your loss, Grief can be hard, but the love from family and friends can help you cope.
L. B
October 6, 2015
Only The Lord can give you the heart and desire to help and stand for people's right. I pray this lady is now resting in the arms of the Lord God. May Grace Lee Boggs rest in peace.
October 6, 2015
I just was thinking about this wonderful person. She is living her new life with the Universe Creator in her mansion. Eunie Belcher
Scott Chamberland
October 6, 2015
Rest in Peace
Ms. Jacque Tara Washington
October 6, 2015
...a life well-lived!
October 6, 2015
Condolences to all who knew Grace Lee Boggs. May the God of comfort be with you during this time of sorrow.
Dee
October 6, 2015
It may seem as if her life passed as in a moment, a blink of an eye (ps 90:10), though the loss will be felt, celebrate her life well lived. May your hearts be filled with the memories shared as you recall those moments in time.. So sorry for your loss.
J Evans
October 6, 2015
May the Most High (Psalm 83:18) comfort your hearts and heal your pains of grief (Psalm 119:25,76).
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
October 6, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
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