Howard Zinn
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Howard Zinn, born in 1922 to immigrant parents, became a prominent historian and activist after experiencing poverty and injustice. He taught at Spelman College and Boston University, focusing on civil rights and antiwar movements. His influential book, A People’s History of the United States, reshaped historical perspectives, emphasizing marginalized voices. Zinn’s legacy endures through ongoing…
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Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States presents a counter-narrative to traditional historical accounts, emphasizing the voices of marginalized groups as the true protagonists. Through a Marxist lens, Zinn critiques established ideologies and advocates for historical consciousness, framing history as an arena of ongoing class struggle and resistance.
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