Charlene Mitchell

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Charlene Mitchell
BornJune 8, 1930
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
DiedDecember 14, 2022
New York City, New York, United States
NationalityNew Afrikan


Charlene Alexander Mitchell (June 8, 1930 – December 14, 2022) was a Statesian communist and CPUSA member. She, Anne Braden, and others founded the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression in 1973, which fought for the freedom of political prisoners including Angela Davis. She was also the first Black woman to run for President of the United States.[1]

References

  1. Frank Chapman (2022-12-29). "Among the first to lead this struggle: The legacy of Charlene Mitchell" Fight Back! News. Archived from the original on 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2023-02-11.