June 27

Born in 1869, Emma Goldman emigrated to the United States where she became a leading advocate for anarchist philosophy and workers' rights. She delivered hundreds of lectures, wrote influential essays, and edited radical newspapers like 'Mother Earth'. Goldman faced legal challenges and imprisonment for her outspoken views on free speech, feminism, and birth control. Despite controversies, she left a lasting legacy on political activism and feminist thought. Her memoir and collected writings continue to inspire social justice movements.

Gaston Bachelard was a French philosopher who pioneered the study of the philosophy of science and the poetics of space. He examined how imagination and epistemological structures shape human experience in works such as "The Poetics of Space" and "The Dialectic of Duration". His writings bridged literature, poetry, and scientific thought, earning him recognition as a leading 20th-century thinker. Bachelard's interdisciplinary approach influenced fields ranging from architecture to psychology. He also published poetry, reflecting his belief in the deep connection between poetic imagery and intellectual inquiry.

Grace Lee Boggs (1915–2015) was a Chinese-American philosopher whose writings explored ethics, social change, and community engagement. After moving to Detroit in the 1940s, she partnered with labor and civil rights groups to address urban inequalities. Boggs authored influential books and essays on philosophy, revolution, and grassroots activism. She co-founded several organizations dedicated to community development and political education. Over a career spanning more than seventy years, her visionary ideas and local initiatives inspired generations of activists seeking social justice.