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Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) was an American historian, playwright, philosopher, socialist intellectual and World War II veteran. He was chair of the history and social sciences department at Spelman College , [2] and a political science professor at Boston University .
Learn about the life and work of Howard Zinn, a scholar who challenged the conventional narratives of American history and advocated for social justice. Explore his books, articles, interviews, and digital collection.
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Howard Zinn was a historian, author, professor, playwright, and activist who wrote A People's History of the United States and other books on race, class, war, and history. He was born in Brooklyn in 1922 and served in the Air Force during World War II. He taught at Boston University and Spelman College, and was involved in the Civil Rights Movement.
Learn about the life and legacy of Howard Zinn, a prominent historian, activist and author of A People's History of the United States and other books. Explore his biography, awards, activism, and influence on progressive education and social change.
- Columbus, the Indians, and Human Progress. Brandon, William. The Last Americans: The Indian in American Culture. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1974.
- Drawing the Color Line. Aptheker, Herbert, ed. A Documentary History of the Negro People in the United States. Secaucus, N.J.: Citadel, 1974. *
- Persons of Mean and Vile Condition. Andrews, Charles, ed. Narratives of the Insurrections 1675-1690. New York: Barnes & Noble, 1915. Bridenbaugh, Carl.
- Tyranny Is Tyranny. Bailyn, Bernard, and Garrett, N., eds. Pamphlets of the American Revolution. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1965. Becker, Carl.
Aug 24, 2022 · The Nation celebrates the centennial of historian Howard Zinn, who wrote the best-selling A People’s History of the United States and advocated for the oppressed in American history. Learn about his life, work, and legacy in this article by Robert Cohen and Sonia Murrow.
A tribute to the historian who translated his pioneering vision of the past from the perspective of ordinary people into progressive and radical political action. Learn about his life, career, and legacy as a people's historian, activist, and educator.
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