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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”Miss Atlanta”
Fort McPherson
Riverbend Apartments
Murder of John Abbott
Ice Business
Cocaine
Bonus Mini: Orion Frazee
Dogwood Festival
Cascade Heights
Briar Park Court (Interview w/ Caitlin Mee)
Virginia-Highland
Scouting
Sweet Auburn Curb Market
Lincoln Country Club + Golf Course Desegregation
"Hidden History of Old Atlanta" (Interview w/ Mark Pifer)
Murder of Carlisle Christy
Listener Q&A - Vol. 3
Homes for Fallen Women
BONUS: Rosenwald Schools (Interview w/ Andrew Feiler)
Fuller-Freedom House (Interview w/ Alicia Guzman)
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