Eddie Johnson

Remembering Eddie
Remembering Eddie
Remembering Eddie
Highly active and controversial. That's what many are saying after learning that Eddie Johnson passed away early Father's day morning, after a brief illness.       A few listeners pay tribute to Eddie Johnson. Eddie founded the Citizens Leading Environmental Action Network and the Parting Ways Museum of African American and Cape Verdean American Ethnohistory. He bragged ab...
Johnson Dead at 72
Johnson Dead at 72
Johnson Dead at 72
Local community activist Eddie Johnson has passed away. His family tells WBSM News Johnson passed away at his home overnight, following a lengthy illness. The 72-year-old Johnson was a familiar face and voice throughout the local community, attending various City Council meetings and School Committee meetings...
Tynes Leaves MCAD
Tynes Leaves MCAD
Tynes Leaves MCAD
Julian Tynes is out as Chairman of the Mass. Commission Against Discrimination.  Tynes had recently made appearances in New Bedford, hearing an appeal in December on a ruling he made in a case involving a memorial to four black Revolutionary War soldiers from Plymouth...
MCAD Chairman Rules Against Parting Ways Group
MCAD Chairman Rules Against Parting Ways Group
MCAD Chairman Rules Against Parting Ways Group
The Chairman of the Mass. Commission Against Discrimination has rejected an appeal charging that the town of Plymouth discriminated against a citizens group seeking to honor four black Revolutionary War solidiers.  The Parting Ways Committee wants the town to honor the four patriots from Plymouth in a way similar to other historic attractions in that community...
New Bedford Man Files Complaint Against MCAD Chairman
New Bedford Man Files Complaint Against MCAD Chairman
New Bedford Man Files Complaint Against MCAD Chairman
A New Bedford man is still pushing for the establishment of a museum in Plymouth, honoring four black Revolutionary War soldiers as the nation's first patriots.  Eddie Johnson has accused the town of Plymouth of discrimination for not welcoming the project.  ...
A Possible Breakthrough In Parting Ways Museum Controversy
A Possible Breakthrough In Parting Ways Museum Controversy
A Possible Breakthrough In Parting Ways Museum Controversy
An attorney representing the town of Plymouth says it welcomes a meeting with an organizating seeking to establish a museum in that town, honoring four black Revolutionary War soldiers.  The four soldiers are buried in the so-called Parting Ways Cemetary in Plymouth.  ...