Legendary writer, activist, historian, and teacher Howard Zinn died yesterday, at 87 years old, of a heart attack. Perhaps most famous for his groundbreaking reworking of American history, A People’s History of the United States, Zinn spent his life giving voice to those elbowed to the margins of society. His retelling of both history and current events illuminated the perspectives of the powerless, fervently asserting that history need not be dominated by the winners.
Democracy Now! ran a tribute to Zinn to celebrate his life and work, speaking to colleagues and friends Noam Chomsky, Alice Walker, and Naomi Klein. Click to watch.
