Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis
TED Talks Daily2 Sep 2024

Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis

In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City’s Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked during the Industrial Revolution. Kenneth C. Davis illustrates the history of Labor Day from Union Square to today.

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What if gentrification was about healing communities instead of displacing them? | Liz Ogbu

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How I use art to bridge misunderstanding | Adong Judith

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Something strange and deadly is happening inside the brains of top athletes -- a degenerative condition, possibly linked to concussions, that causes dementia, psychosis and far-too-early death. It's c...

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What we can do about the culture of hate | Sally Kohn

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Why must artists be poor? | Hadi Eldebek

Why must artists be poor? | Hadi Eldebek

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How to inspire every child to be a lifelong reader | Alvin Irby

How to inspire every child to be a lifelong reader | Alvin Irby

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What a world without prisons could look like | Deanna Van Buren

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