Lucy Parsons

Lucy Parsons was an influential American labor organizer and anarchist activist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1853, she dedicated her life to advocating for workers’ rights, social justice, and challenging inequality. Known for her powerful speeches and writings, she worked to unite labor unions and promote revolutionary ideas to improve conditions for oppressed people. Parsons was also a fierce supporter of Black rights and gender equality. Her work helped shape early movements for social change, and she remains an important figure in American history for her activism and commitment to justice.