In short, by forming the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society – the first co-operative of its day to find real success – they built a business that could improve life for their community. Their small ...

Thirteen of the surviving Rochdale Pioneers, photographed in 1865 These men had formed the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers . As the Industrial Revolution saw poverty increase and food quality ...

This half-hour Oregon Experience documentary explores the many stories of black pioneers, ... Portland: February 20, 7 p.m. at the Oregon Historical Society (doors open at 6 p.m.).

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