Washerwomen Strike - REPLAY
Washerwomen Strike - REPLAY  
Podcast: Archive Atlanta
Published On: Fri Feb 11 2022
Description: In 1881, not even two decades out of slavery, a group of Atlanta's African American washerwomen started the "Washing Society" and launched the fight for higher wages, respect and acknowledgement of Black women's important role in the New South economy. One of best lesser-known 'herstories' of the city. Further Reading: To Joy My Freedom Want to support this podcast? Visit here Email: thevictorialemos@gmail.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter