‘Gathering Storm: A Story of the Black Belt’ book review

‘Gathering Storm: A Story of the Black Belt’ book review

Beginning in the spring of 1929, hundreds of textile mill workers in and near Gastonia, North Carolina, struck against 60-hour workweeks, unsanitary living conditions, speed-ups, and racist job discrimination. This struggle ended after brave men and women workers withstood several months of company-driven violence. Generally regarded as a short-term failure, the struggle led to a small reduction in the workday with the same pay and to an end of …