Lunch and Learn Aug 2025: The Other Side of the Tracks: African American Labor in the Pullman Shops

Description

Many people know Pullman’s African American history through the stories of the Porters and Maids, but this month, we’re shifting the focus. We’re highlighting the vital, yet often overlooked, contributions of African American workers in the Pullman Company’s manufacturing shops.

In this edition our NPS Fellow Dion Jenkins dives into how these workers used their labor, ingenuity, and resilience to help drive the company’s success.

Duration

33 minutes, 38 seconds

Credit

NPS

Date Created

08/21/2025

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