Mother Jones, Part One

A woman born in Ireland who immigrated to, first, Canada, then the United States, became a schoolteacher and dressmaker. The tragic loss of her husband and children led eventually to a career in labor activism. Today we start to tell you the story of a woman beloved by generations of Appalachian coal miners, Mother Jones. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, TuneIn, IHeart Radio, and more. Thanks for listening and for sharing our stories of Appalachian history.