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The Atlanta Washerwomen's Strike of 1881
14:35 - 16:58 (02:22)
The Atlanta Washerwomen's Strike of 1881 was a pivotal moment in the history of labor and women's rights in the US, where washerwomen fought for better wages and working conditions, eventually leading to the formation of the Association of Washerwomen.
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In this episode, historian and author Dr. LaShawnDa Pittman discusses washerwomen strikes in Atlanta in the 1880s, labor organizing by African American women, and the impact of these movements on civil rights activism.
14:35 - 16:24 (01:48)
Labor organizing
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In this episode, historian and author Dr. LaShawnDa Pittman discusses washerwomen strikes in Atlanta in the 1880s, labor organizing by African American women, and the impact of these movements on civil rights activism.
ChapterThe Atlanta Washerwomen's Strike of 1881
EpisodeShort Stuff: The Atlanta Washer Woman Strike
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Learn about the inspiring story of how a group of African American washerwomen in Atlanta formed a union and went on strike to demand better working conditions and fair pay in the late 1880s.
16:24 - 16:58 (00:34)
African American History
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Learn about the inspiring story of how a group of African American washerwomen in Atlanta formed a union and went on strike to demand better working conditions and fair pay in the late 1880s.