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Rising from the Rails: How A. Philip Randolph and the Pullman Porters Helped Pave the Way for the Civil Rights Movement

Saturday was National Train Day. This year, Philadelphias 30th Street Station hosted an event honoring the Pullman porters, the African American men who worked long hours as attendants on the luxurious sleeper trains operated by the Pullman Company from 1868 to 1969. The Pullman porters played an important but unsung role in the history of this country. In 1925, they formed the first black labor union under the stewardship of A. Philip Randolph. They also helped pave the way for the civil rights movement and are also credited with building the black middle class in this country. [includes rush transcript]

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[bijoupali]

@BloodylipKaze where in this video do you see any trace of these men being racist? I feel such sadness that the race that I am classified as being would treat anyone like this.

[bijoupali]

Thanks for posting this.

[BloodylipKaze]

These men are racists. 

[couturesixfour]

i salute these men! i went to college, i work and contribute to society, and i hold my head up high because these men suffered and sacrificed themselves. thank you so much!! i love this!!

[monkeywho]

Thank you for posting this.