July 28 History Café Recap: Changing Tides in Cambridge Industry

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What did the industrial landscape of the city look like in the 19th and 20th centuries, and what sectors are prominent today? How have waves of migration—both domestic and international—shaped the demographic makeup of Cambridge’s industrial labor force? What struggles have workers faced in the city’s largest industries, and how have they organized and advocated for themselves? What roles have race and gender played in the dynamics of Cambridge industry?

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June 23 History Café Recap: The Work of Revolution

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How did unpaid labor enable the Revolutionary leaders of Cambridge to foment rebellion and to carry out the political and military duties of the War? Although much is known about George Washington’s residency in Cambridge in the early days of the Revolution, the reality is that it was the labor of women and people of…

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Feb 17 – I’m a Good Person! Isn’t That Enough?

Join us for a virtual presentation of “I’m a Good Person! Isn’t That Enough?” with Cantabrigian author and speaker Debby Irving. Using historical and media images, Debby Irving examined how she used her white-skewed belief system to interpret the world around her. Socialized on a narrow worldview, Debby explored how she spent decades silently reaffirming…

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Feb. 28 – 2022 Opening Conversation

9-to-5 No Longer: Cambridge Workers and the Gig EconomyJoin us as we begin our year of asking “Who Are Cambridge Workers?” with a look at the rise of the gig economy and its impact on Cantabrigians. We will be joined by Professor Terri Gerstein, Director of the State and Local Enforcement Project at the Harvard…

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History Café Recap: Pandemic Roadshow

As 2021 and our year of asking “How Does Cambridge Mend?” came to a close, we invited you to think about the objects that have symbolized the pandemic experience for you, your family and your community. On December 16 we gathered via Zoom to share objects and discuss the importance of tangible symbols of the…

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March 1 – 2022 Annual Meeting

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we will once again meet virtually to celebrate our successes of the past year and outline plans for 2022. Tuesday, March 112 Noon ETFree, registration required AGENDA Welcome + Report From The President – Amy Devin, PresidentTreasurer’s Report – Lauren Harder, TreasurerClerk’s Report – Doug Brown, ClerkVote on 2022…

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