Bread and Roses: “We Were There” (Women’s History Month Special)

In celebration of Women’s History Month, local labor activists will bring the history of the struggles of women workers to life, depicting our sisters’ struggles from abolitionist Sojourner Truth, fighting for women’s rights to Dolores Huerta fighting on behalf of the farmworkers of today.

Directed by Elise Bryant and featuring members of the DC Labor Chorus.

PLUS: Busboys & Poets’ delicious food and drink will be available for purchase.

Bread & Roses is a monthly labor series that features a variety of events focused on workers and organized labor. Each month brings a new topic through interactive discussions, film screenings, and performances. The hope for these events is that attendees walk away with a greater understanding of organized labor, its role in shaping history and current relevance.

The name “Bread & Roses” was inspired by a poem/song written by James Oppenheim that appeals for both fair wages and dignified conditions. Bread & Roses is held on the third Tuesday of every month at Busboys and Poets, Takoma.