was arrested for refusing to surrender her seat to a white person — to December 20
Brushed lining for warmth and softness
Born Freda Josephine McDonald on June 3
symbolizing her lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community
Original artwork silk screened using an eco friendly process
I AM A MAN - Soft Enamel Pin patch was arrested for refusing toItem details Handmade item Materials rubber, soft enamel Memphis sanitation workers, the majority of them African American, went out to strike on February 12, 1968, demanding recognition for their union, better wages, and safer working conditions after two trash handlers were killed by a malfunctioning garbage truck. As the strike dragged on through March, with the Memphis mayor refusing to negotiate, it gained national attention. As they marched,