16 Facts About Annie Stein

Annie Stein was a civil rights activist who focused on desegregating Washington, DC theaters, restaurants and department stores.

Annie Stein's parents were Ukrainian immigrants; her father's name was Philip Steckler, born in in Romny, Ukraine.

Annie Stein was no outsider to the hardships faced by the racially and economically oppressed.

Annie Stein's committee monitored grocery store and restaurant owners to make sure that they observed ceiling prices.

Annie Stein's career reached a major milestone when she met Mary Church Terrell in the battle against anti-discrimination in the nation's capital.

In New York Annie Stein continued her commitment to activism and protest for social justice.

In 1953, Annie Stein moved to Brooklyn, New York and joined the Parents Teacher Association where she fought against the inequality of schooling.

Annie Stein tried all political avenues to secure a better education for the inner city's predominantly black and Puerto Rican, low-income children.

Annie Stein encouraged the councilmen to allow open enrolment in schools and mass transfers, considering that any change would elevate the quality of education for poor children.

In 1964 Annie Stein launched her biggest assault against the unyielding school system.

Annie Stein firmly believed that racism in schools reflected the larger failings of society stating:.

Annie Stein continued to be an advocate for the disadvantaged until her death.

Annie Stein used this position to continue her goal of decentralizing the city's school systems and advocating citywide school integration.

Annie Stein died age 68 on May 13,1981, from cancer.

Annie Stein embraced radical politics and communism throughout her political career.

Annie Stein's husband Arthur Annie Stein was an active member of the communist party and refused to collaborate with the House Un-American Activities Committee.