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.
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Junior League of Atlanta
Atlanta Humane Society - REPLAY
Trees (Interview w/ Eli Dickerson)
Buttermilk Bottom + the Civic Center
Heart of Atlanta Motel
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Murder of W.A. Scott - REPLAY
Women of Atlanta - Part II
Early Newspapers
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Atlanta Art Association + Orly Crash
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Albert Anthony Ten Eyck Brown
The “Atlanta Six” + Angelo Herndon
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Soccer (Interview w/ Patrick Sullivan)
Candler Warehouse (The MET)
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