The story of a young Jewish immigrant who inspired thousands of women to fight for improved working conditions in the garment industry.
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A suffrage poster with a multi-faceted view of womanhood that places men and women as equals, but still celebrates women as homemakers and caretakers.
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The story of a newspaper reporter and publisher who advocated for the preservation of Hispanic heritage through education and social services.
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The story of an anti-lynching crusader who used the power of journalism and statistical evidence to raise awareness about the most extreme horrors of life under Jim Crow.
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The story of an activist and composer who fought tirelessly for Native American rights and citizenship. A companion art activity accompanies this resource.
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Three colorful World War I propaganda posters that represent the different types of war work available to women and present a stereotypical view of the young beautiful war worker. A companion art activity accompanies this resource.
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The story of a radical anarchist immigrant who fought against the tyranny of capitalism and promoted full equality for women.
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A photograph of the Atlanta Neighborhood Union, a women-led organization in Atlanta, Georgia that provided a safe haven and social services for black women and children.
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An advertisement for Margaret Sanger’s women’s health clinic in a predominantly Italian and Jewish community in Brooklyn, New York. This resource demonstrates the challenges women faced in securing their reproductive rights.
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A pair of newspaper articles that follow the story of laundry workers in El Paso, Texas who formed a union and fought against unfair labor practices.
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