Brad Will

Journalist and activist focusing on Oaxaca

Brad Will - Journalist and activist focusing on Oaxaca
Born

1970
55 years ago

Died

October 27th, 2006
18 years ago — 36 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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A journalist and activist emphasized grassroots movements and social justice issues in Mexico. Worked for various media outlets, covering protests and political unrest. Documented the 2006 Oaxaca protests against government repression. Engaged in community-based projects to highlight struggles of marginalized groups. Death occurred during reporting on these events in Oaxaca, leading to increased attention on journalist safety and activism.

Covered the 2006 protests in Oaxaca

Reported on social movements in Mexico

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