Working in America

Sep 23, 2016

“Working: Then and Now” to Debut on NPR on Sept. 25

“Working: Then and Now” a series co-produced by Project& and Radio Diaries will begin to air on NPR beginning Sunday, September 25. In the early 1970s, Terkel went around the country, tape recorder in hand, interviewing people about their jobs. He collected more than 130 interviews for his seminal book, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. “Working” struck a nerve, because…

Studs

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“Working: Then and Now” to Debut on NPR on Sept. 25

Studs

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Sep 9, 2016

Alex Kotlowitz to Moderate Our Opening Night Panel on Sept. 14

The public is invited to a free and special panel ahead of the debut of Working in America on Wednesday, September 14 at 6pm at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago. Award-winning author Alex Kotlowitz will moderate the panel on the meaning of work in 2016. Confirmed panelists include: Ai-jen…

Business

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Alex Kotlowitz to Moderate Our Opening Night Panel on Sept. 14

Business

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Aug 15, 2016

“Working in America,” a multimedia exhibit featuring Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer Lynsey Addario announces September opening

CHICAGO — August 15, 2016 — As election season heats up, a multimedia exhibit focused on issues of work in America will open September 14 at the Harold Washington Library Center. Inspired by the anniversary of Studs Terkel’s 1974 book “Working” and created by Project&, the exhibit features photographs by…

Photography

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“Working in America,” a multimedia exhibit featuring Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer Lynsey…

Photography

4 min read