On Jan. 11th (1912) a group of militant textile workers, mostly women and immigrants, went on a strike led by the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). This took place in Lawerence, MA.

Out of the strike came the symbol of Bread and Roses:

“Hearts starve as well as bodies:

Give us bread, but give us Roses.”

Bread represents the material basis for a decent life. 

Roses represent a meaningful spiritual and cultural existence.

Bread & Roses Song by James Oppenheim