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February in Black History-pt. 1
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Posted on Monday, 15 February 2021 by Mark ThomasJune 5, 2021

The first week While 2021’s theme for Black History Month is, The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and  Diversity, the month of February has its own thesis. The first week of February includes the anniversaries of three crucial events in history. … Continue reading →

Posted in Labor History, On This Date... | Tagged civil rights

Favorite The Sparks of the Triangle Fire – Before and After

Posted on Friday, 5 April 2013 by Mark ThomasJuly 28, 2020

Sparks of the Triangle Fire   On April 5, 1911, nearly a half-million people witnessed or marched in a symbolic funeral procession commemorating the victims of the Triangle Waist Company Fire. Organized by the International Ladies Garment Worker Union, (ILGWU), … Continue reading →

Posted in Labor History | Tagged Labor movement, suffrage, women's movement

Favorite The Triangle Fire

Posted on Monday, 25 March 2013 by Mark ThomasJuly 28, 2020

The Triangle Fire: A prologue                       Though a coincidence, the Triangle Fire of 1911 is memorialized each March, designated as Women’s History Month. While on each anniversary of the March … Continue reading →

Posted in Labor History | Tagged immigration, Labor movement, NYC, public safety, Triangle Fire
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