Independent Lens (1999)

Episode Overview

Following her dismissal from a hotel job in Las Vegas, Ruby Duncan became part of a welfare rights organization aimed at challenging the stereotype of the “welfare queen.” Alongside fellow activists advocating for guaranteed income, Ruby spearheaded a significant protest against the Nevada mob, culminating in a dramatic shutdown of Caesars Palace. Their collective efforts highlighted the struggles faced by mothers and demanded equality for all, making a powerful statement about welfare rights.