Latte’s & The Labor Movement: A Press-Exclusive Breakfast and Exhibit
Tue, Apr 23
|The Small Center
Black and Brown workers who have, for years, improved labor conditions and built lasting movements in New Orleans, have historicall been overlooked. This event is grounded in extensive research and comes at a crucial time amid the current anti-black, anti-immigrant legislative climate.
Time & Location
Apr 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Small Center, 1725 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
About the event
In the current anti-black, anti-immigrant legislative environment, join us to explore the vital but often forgotten role of Black workers in shaping labor movements and improving conditions in New Orleans. This event, founded on years of community-university research, delves into the rich tradition of resilience, unity, and solidarity among Black and Brown workers.
From historical struggles to today's challenges, experience the power of collective action. Amidst Louisiana's current anti-worker legislation, which targets Black and immigrant communities, this exhibit stands as a crucial reminder of the individuals we honor—those who have tirelessly advanced the fight for workers' rights.
The exhibit is a collaborative project led by the New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice; the Center for Public Service, the Department of History, and the Albert and Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design at Tulane University; the Ethel & Herman L. Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies and the Justice Studies…