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Maggie Lena Walker

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Atlanta Washerwoman Strike

Laundry workers in atlanta formed a union and went on strike in 18 81. Maggie attended three public schools between about 18 72 and 18 83. She joined an organization that would play an enormous role in the rest of her life. That was the independent order of saint luke. We'll talk more about that after a sponsor break.

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