Back in the Day of the WPA
Wes interviews 98-year-old Mary Stone. Born in 1909, Mary was a social justice activist with the WPA (Works Progress Administration) in the 1930’s.
“We’d march and we’d be on picket lines and we would be arrested because we had sit downs. So once in a while we’d land in jail”
~ Mary Stone
March 12, 2007 >>> Listen Here
Songs Showcased:
Anne Feeney - War On The Workers
George and Julius - A Union Man
Anne Feeney - Have You Been To Jail For Justice?
Posted: March 12th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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