Pullman Porters
Beginning in 1867, George Pullman hired black Pullman porters to service white passengers traveling on U.S. railroads. While they endured racism and early economic oppression, Pullman porters managed to create a black middle class.
Beginning in 1867, George Pullman hired black Pullman porters to service white passengers traveling on U.S. railroads. While they endured racism and early economic oppression, Pullman porters managed to create a black middle class.