Internationalist Books and Community Center will host a celebration today of its founder, Bob Sheldon, to commemorate his life 20 years after he was murdered.
The annual Bob Sheldon award, which goes to community members who are activists in areas Bob would support, will be presented to Kerry Bigelow and Clyde Clark, two suspended town workers who say they are working against discrimination and retaliation.
Sheldon was killed in his store, and no one has been charged with his murder.
Sheldon was known for being involved in anti-police brutality efforts, anti-Ku Klux Klan efforts and draft resistance. He was also an abortion nurse.
Sheldon’s sisters will be speaking, their first time in Chapel Hill since his funeral.
