zellie(@zellieimani):A black woman anarchist, Lucy Parsons, was involved in the original May Day and Haymarket Affair in 1886. Her husband along with 7 other anarchists were tried, convicted & hung for their involvement in the events. Their sacrifice is why we can have an 8 hour work day in the US.

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2026.09.07 14:14

A black woman anarchist, Lucy Parsons, was involved in the original May Day and Haymarket Affair in 1886. Her husband along with 7 other anarchists were tried, convicted & hung for their involvement in the events. Their sacrifice is why we can have an 8 hour work day in the US.