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We are very sad to get the news that long time peace and social change activist Don White has died.  Don was the coordinator of CISPES, the Coalition in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador, and on the boards of Office of the Americas and KPFK.  For decades Don has been a fixture in the movement for change in Los Angeles, there were few rallies and protests, other movement events large and small that Don was not a vital part of, always bringing his vibrant energy, his articulate and heartfelt words, his practical suggestions and his wonderful humor.  It is hard to imagine Southern California without Don White!  It’s hard to think of anyone more dedicated to peace and social change than Don.  Among his many efforts, Don was one of the organizers of and participants in the weekly fast and vigil for the safe return of another much-loved activist Lovinsky Pierre-Antoine.  Don brought his creativity (our bold banner was an idea he proposed), his commitment to justice for the Haitian people and his deep compassion for Lovinsky and all those who are imprisoned or have been disappeared.  We pay tribute to Don and mourn his passing.