# Lucy Parsons

Co-founded the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) in Chicago in 1905. Organized protests, strikes, and publishing networks advocating for the 8-hour workday, women's rights, and racial equality.

- Region: 312
- Affiliation: Labor Activist & Orator
- Industry: Social Justice & Labor Rights
- URL: https://xecon.dev/312/profiles/people/lucy-parsons
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Parsons)
2. [BlackPast](https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/parsons-lucy-1853-1942/)