Ella May Wiggins Legacy Lives On | Charlotte News

A powerful new mural in Bessemer City honors Ella May Wiggins, a fearless labor activist from the early 1900s who fought for workers’ rights in Gaston County—demanding fair pay, unionizing factory workers, and crossing racial divides. Shot and killed by a mob in 1929 while heading to a union meeting, her legacy lives on through her great-granddaughter Lorrie Herron, who’ll witness the mural’s unveiling—finally seeing her ancestor’s courage immortalized. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef405447bbc54acc