The Wash
In 1881 a small band of Black laundresses decided they'd had enough of being pushed around by dead-beat clients, and despite having little perceived leverage, went on strike for better pay. In that moment a seed was planted that would grow into a sturdy sapling, as their courageous choice to stand up to injustice led to greater success than they could have anticipated. The Atlanta Washerwomen's Strike demonst…
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