William Worthy and Vincent Harding: Thank You and Goodbye

By
Amy Goodman
May 23, 2014


"The world lost two incredible men in May, two African-Americans who helped shape modern history, yet who's names and achievements remain too little known.

William Worthy a journalist, died at the age of 92
He worked for both CBS News and the Baltimore Afro-American.

Civil Rights activist, Vincent Harding, was 82.
Harding was a close friend and advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Each was a witness to some of the most pivotal events of the latter half of the 20th century.
They led their lives speaking truth to power, working for a better world."



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