Jean Zwickel

Overview

Jean Zwickel (née Wicks) born St. Louis, MO August 3, 1913 (d. 2005). Peace activist. Member of Gandhian Harlem Ashram, 1940s. Member of FOR. Lost job as French teacher for refusing to help recruitment efforts during World War II. Co-founded the American League for Puerto Rico’s Independence. Marched with Cesar Chavez; arrested at Concord Depot protest, 1987. Protested Vietnam War, Gulf War, Iraq War; active in Vieques protest.

Quotations

“It is not our mission to tell Puerto Ricans what methods they should use to achieve their liberation, but rather to appeal to the world community—peacemakers within and without the churches, all those seeking justice—to help bring about a peaceful solution lest further violence erupt.” (Voices for Independence, preface; photo peacehost.net)