NEA Issues Statements on Death of Social Justice Leader Booth
January 18, 2018
January 18, 2018
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- The National Education Association issued the following statements by President Lily Eskelsen Garcia and Executive Director John Stocks on the life and legacy of Paul Booth, labor organizer and social justice champion:
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of my teacher, mentor and friend Paul Booth," said Stocks. "Paul was a tireless leader and organizer for social justice. He was a quiet giant who worked behind the scenes, who touched the lives . . .
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of my teacher, mentor and friend Paul Booth," said Stocks. "Paul was a tireless leader and organizer for social justice. He was a quiet giant who worked behind the scenes, who touched the lives . . .