Pullman Porters Influenced Labor, Civil Rights Movements
By The ArchivesPullman Porters Influenced Labor, Civil Rights Movements
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The Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters, founded in 1925, was an integral part of the fight for fair employment practices. Author Larry Tye details the legacy of Pullman porters and their place in the civil rights movement.