Ben Fletcher Mural Community Paint Day with Mural Arts, the Philly IWW, the Philly DSA
Come help paint a mural! Join us along with Mural Arts, Philly IWW, and the Philly DSA for the Ben Fletcher Mural Community Paint Day on Saturday, March 16 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Pier. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
About Ben Fletcher and Local 8
Born in Philadelphia in 1890, Ben Fletcher was among the greatest African American union organizers in US history. Fletcher helped lead Local 8 of the Marine Transport Workers, itself part of the Industrial Workers of the World, which organized thousands of multiethnic, multiracial dockworkers in the WWI era when Philadelphia was among the busiest ports in the country. Yet for many years this powerful history remained relatively unknown and under-recognized in the city where Fletcher and his fellow workers once worked, organized, and defied expectations. We are honored and excited to help share this incredible history with more members of our community.
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