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Roger Newell Dies Unexpectedly

11/16/2014

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Longtime labor activist Roger Newell died Friday night, apparently of a heart attack. Newell worked at the Teamsters, served for many years as Chair of DC Jobs with Justice and was a well-known community activist. We will pass along further information as soon as it's available. 
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CHERITA WHITING
11/18/2014 02:54:41 am

I am truly sad to hear this news. Roger was an excellent man and a true advocate for children and education. I learned alot from him and I will miss him!

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Asantewaa Nkrumah-Ture
11/18/2014 05:08:24 pm

Roger Newell, wonderful comrade and friend, PRESENTE!

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Jon Hartough
11/19/2014 03:03:46 am

Roger was a caring and challenging mentor, and an inspiration for social justice ACTION everywhere. We will all miss him dearly.

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David White
11/29/2014 08:27:36 am

Hello - this is a link to the obituary published yesterday in the Washington Post for Roger.
http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/washingtonpost/roger-c-newell-condolences/173302615?cid=full#sthash.G6o6QvKO.dpbs

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Barbara J. Wien link
9/28/2021 09:33:16 am

He was a mentor, comrad, friend and bright light in my life. I will never forget him. He enriched my world and my classes when he guest lectured at American University with my students. I miss him everyday

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