Boggs, James

Dates:
Active 1962
Active 1987

Biographical notes:

Revolutionary socialists who played a leading role in organizing radical organizations in Detroit and nationally, as well as theorizing and updating the political philosophy of Marxist-Leninism. Contributed to the founding of the National Organizations for an American Revolution (NOAR). Primary theorists and organizers for NOAR from 1979-1987.

From the description of James and Grace Lee Boggs papers, 1962-1987. (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32321056

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Subjects:

  • African Americans
  • Educational change
  • Minorities
  • Philosophy, Marxist
  • Political activists
  • Political parties
  • Radicalism
  • Radicals
  • Socialism and education
  • Social movements
  • Urban renewal

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Places:

  • Michigan (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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