Huiswoud is regarded as the first black member of the American communist movement .
Otto Eduard Gerardus Majella Huiswoud ( October 28 , 1893 -- February 20 , 1961 ) was a Suriname - born political activist who was a charter member of the Communist Party of America .
charter member is regarded as the first black member of the American communist movement .
Otto Eduard Gerardus Majella Huiswoud ( October 28 , 1893 -- February 20 , 1961 ) was a Suriname - born political activist who was a charter member of the Communist Party of America .