Coal Miners, Lewis Hine, South Pittston, Pennsylvania, 1911

Transport yourself to the heart of South Pittston, Pennsylvania, in 1911 with this poignant photograph captured by Lewis Hine. It's noon hour at the Ewen Breaker of the Pennsylvania Coal Co., where the relentless toil of child labor unfolds before your eyes. Hine's powerful documentation sheds light on the working conditions these children endured in an era before the existence of unions. This striking image serves as a testament to the harsh realities and hardships faced by these young workers, leaving an indelible impact on the viewer and reminding us of the urgent need for social progress and advocacy for the rights of all.