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B.J. Mangaoang, longtime Communist leader, 92
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| Contributor | Thomas Walker |
| Last Edited | Thomas Walker Nov 05, 2007 10:29am |
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| News Date | Monday, November 5, 2007 04:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | B.J. Mangaoang, a longtime leader of the Communist Party of Washington state, died Oct. 20 at the age of 92.
B.J. was born Baba Jean Sears in a homestead house in Bellevue, Wash., in 1915. She grew up in the then-rural area with her brother John.
In her political life, B.J. was principled, dedicated and persistent, inspiring many with her devotion and consistency. She participated in peace movements against the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the first Gulf War, and the current Iraq war. She was active in the civil rights movement, the labor movement and in many other local and state struggles.
She actively participated in the movement for socialism until her death. Her life’s work was recently honored at the western regional conference of the Communist Party USA and at the annual dinner of Jobs with Justice in Washington state. The next meeting of the King County Labor Council will have a moment of silence to honor B.J. for her union work. |
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