[News] Richard Masato Aoki transitions, 1938-2009

[Anti-Imperialist News]

Richard Masato Aoki, 1938-2009.
Fearless Leader and Servant of the People

It is with deep sadness that we inform you that 
Richard Aoki, due to complications from 
longstanding medical problems, passed away on March 15, 2009.

Born on November 20, 1938, Richard was a 
righteous fighter and a warrior in the truest 
sense – he dedicated his life to his beliefs and 
the struggle for human rights. He was a field 
marshal in the Black Panther Party, a founding 
member of the Asian American Political Alliance, 
a leader in the Third World Liberation Front 
Strike at UC Berkeley, co-ordinator for the first 
Asian American Studies program at UC Berkeley, an 
advisor for Asians for Job Opportunities, a 
counselor, instructor and administrator at Merritt and Alameda Colleges.

We will remember him for the personal impact he 
made on our lives and the social impact he made 
on the community movements of people of all colors:

“
Based on my experience, I’ve seen where unity 
amongst the races has yielded positive results. I 
don’t see any other way for people to gain 
freedom, justice, and equality here except by being internationalist.”
– Richard Aoki

Memorial arrangements are pending and information 
will be available at a later date.

Sincerely,
Harvey Dong

Richard Aoki Commemorative Committee.
Email: <mailto:RAMemorial at gmail.com>RAMemorial at gmail.com

This entry was posted on March 16, 2009 at 11:26 am






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