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Emidio Soltysik
Emidio "Mimi" Soltysik ( ; October 30, 1974 – June 28, 2020) was an American socialism, socialist political activist for the Socialist Party USA. He was the party's nominee for President of the United States in the 2016 United States presidential election, 2016 election alongside Angela Nicole Walker, who was the party's vice-presidential nominee. From October 2013 to October 2015, Soltysik served as national co-chair of the Socialist Party USA. Prior to that, he served as national vice chair from 2011 to 2013. Soltysik also served as state chair of the Socialist Party of California from its chartering in 2011 to 2017. Personal life Soltysik was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. After high school, Soltysik became a professional musician until his mid-thirties. Speaking of that period, he said in an interview: "I was incredibly self destructive, self absorbed, and almost entirely focused on instant gratification. By the time I reached my early 30s, I felt as if I had bottomed out. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troy University
Troy University is a public university in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was founded in 1887 as Troy State Normal School within the Alabama State University System, and is now the flagship university of the Troy University System. It was one of about 180 "normal schools" founded by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. Some closed but most steadily expanded their role and became state colleges in the early 20th century and state universities in the late 20th century. Troy University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. In August 2005, Troy State University, Montgomery; Troy State University, Phenix City; Troy State University, Dothan; and Troy State University (main campus) all merged under one accreditation to become Troy University. Prior to the merger, each ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
